The Music Ministry at First Presbyterian Church aims to engage the congregation and community in several ways: 1) It offers a variety of choirs and ensembles to provide opportunities for people of all ages to participate in and explore their musical gifts. 2) It chooses music from a diversity of styles, genres, cultures and time periods to represent the universal Christian church and speak to different congregants. 3) In addition to enhancing worship services, the music program provides educational and cultural opportunities for both church members and the broader community through concerts, recitals and other musical events.

1. FIRST PRESS
Planner for the Programs of First Presbyterian Church  September to December 2016
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2. This year, we have taken a journey
through the themes in the First
Press. At the beginning of the year,
we were challenged to Discover
God around us and within ourselves.
This summer, we were challenged
to Renew Ourselves in God’s
Word. This fall, we are again
challenged, but this time, to take
what we have Discovered about God
and Ourselves, Renewed by our
Covenants with God and Ourselves,
and now to Engage Others through
God. Any time we commit to
embark upon a journey, we are
consciously choosing growth over
remaining stagnant. Those journeys,
that choice to Listen and Go, can
often be painful as God works to
grow us into the servants and
children God requires us to be.
We, here at FPC, have journeyed
within. We have felt joy, elation,
sadness, loss. We have endeavored
to Discover God’s will for us as
individuals, families, committees,
and our own congregation. We
have looked within to touch our
very innermost beings, our
protected hearts and souls, as we
have discussed our God Sized
Dreams and contemplated how
to “Quit Hurrying”, “Stop
Complaining” and really see the
beauty of ourselves and more
importantly, ourselves in each other.
Our challenge now is to capture,
catch, arrest, grab, snag, draw,
attract, gain, win, hold, grip,
captivate, engross, absorb, occupy,
employ, hire, recruit, take on, secure,
enroll, appoint, contract, promise,
agree, pledge, vow, covenant,
commit oneself, undertake, reserve,
participate, take part, join, become
involved in, go in for, partake,
share, play, interconnect, fit
together, unite, and connect.
If you have an Engaging story
to share with your church friends,
please contact Diane Pumphrey
(pumphrey@fpcdavenport.org;
563-326-1691, ext. 205).
Let us pray:
Holy God, as you welcome
us, help us to welcome each
other. Help us to listen to and
understand each other better.
Help us to love each other.
Help us to embody your
kingdom in our communities,
for Jesus’ sake. Amen.
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Worship 2
Meet Matt Bishop 3
Music & PAS 4-5
Go! 6
CEFY 7-8
ACE 9-10
Fellowship 11-12
Caring 13-14
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3. ENGAGE
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Sunday Worship
Services at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Christian Education for all ages at 10:00 AM
Childcare is available in the nursery on the
third floor of the Christian Education Building.
Note: There will be one service only at 9:00 AM
on Sundays, December 25 & January 1.
Do you want to know what’s planned for
upcoming worship services? Visit the
Worship Service Planning Calendar on the
church website. You’ll find information
about upcoming sermon series, the choirs,
Worship Host information, and who will
be preaching.
Here’s a preview of Sunday sermons:
11 Bartholomew, the Lost Sheep
18 Here’s the Deal
25 What Can You CROP?
2 Please Supersize My Faith
9 How to Get Rich
16 The Choice is Ours – Scarcity
or Abundance?
23 Turn Giving Into Dancing
30 Aim at the Line Not the Dot
6 Not To Condemn Us
13 Not What It Seems To Be
20 God, Give Me Strength
27 Going Home for Christmas
4 Even Shepherds Share
11 Help Me At Christmas, part 1
18 Help Me At Christmas, part 2
25 The Christmas Pageant
You’re always invited to worship with us! A place to belong!
Where faith is nurtured, curiosity is encouraged,
diversity is welcomed, and all are loved.
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First Presbyterian Church of Davenport is an
inclusive, caring community of faith committed to
loving God, loving neighbor as self, and sharing
the love of Jesus Christ with all people through
worship, fellowship, and service.
Communion is a practice that is meant to be
observed over and over throughout the life of a
Christian. It is a holy time of worship when we
corporately come together as one body to remember
and to celebrate what Christ did for us. All who
accept Jesus Christ as their Savior are welcome to
take Communion. The Sacrament will be served
on Sundays, October 2 and December 4.
Baptism is a sacrament, and the sacraments
represent the free grace of God. There is no
charge for having a child baptized. Call the church
office (563-326-1691) to arrange the date of
baptism and to request the appropriate forms to be
mailed to you. Return those completed forms to
the church. Attend a baptismal seminar to review
the meaning of baptism and to get oriented to the
logistics of the celebration of baptism in worship.
Thanksgiving Eve Service & Pie Fellowship
Wednesday, November 23, 7:00 PM
The traditional Thanksgiving Eve Service and Pie
Fellowship begins at 7:00 PM on November 23, the
Wednesday night before Thanksgiving. The evening
is a great time for the church family to recount
blessings and give thanks to God.
DEC
Taizé Services in the Season of Advent
Wednesdays, November 30, December 7 & 14, 6:30 PM
The meditative prayer service provides the worshiper
an opportunity to reflect on Christ’s birth and life and
its significance and influence on his or her life, during
the season of hope. Join others in this peaceful,
candlelight service of song, prayer, and silence.
Praise and thank God for the light He sent which
provides salvation for each of us.
Christmas Eve Services
Saturday, December 24, 4:00, 9:00 & 11:00 PM
The 4:00 PM, Christmas Pageant and worship service
is particularly for families with young children. We
will sing traditional carols and experience the wonder
of the candle lit service. The Blessing of the Babies
recognizes all infants born since last Christmas and
little ones who are new to the congregation.
At 9:00 PM, Holy Communion will be shared in the
hushed quietness of the first Christmas when God
“descended the back stairs of Bethlehem” to become
one with the human race. The Feast of Light will be
celebrated as the darkened Sanctuary is transformed
by candlelight to symbolize pilgrims coming to see the
Light of the World.
At 11:00 PM, a festive service of carols and
candlelighting will herald the welcome of Christmas
Day. Carol singing will abound! The traditional
Service of Darkness and Candlelighting during the
singing of “Silent Night” will add a special feeling to
the conclusion of this memorable Christmas celebration.
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4. Meet Matthew Bishop
Director of Music
A Quick Q&A Session with Matt
Philosophy/Theology of Worship Arts
Do you prefer to be called Matthew or Matt?
“I prefer Matt, but will answer to Matthew.”
What is your first “music” memory?
“My first music memories (there was not
just one) all involve the role music played in
my family; my mother, grandmother, and
aunt sing in the choir, my uncle is a choir
director, my grandmother and cousin are
exceptional pianists/organists. My first
musical memory was likely my grandmother
playing the piano for me - she definitely was
the one who inspired me most to ask to take
piano lessons. Everything else in my life has
been a natural progression from that point,
and I imagine I might have taken a much
different path had music not been such a
central part of my upbringing.”
The theme of this
publication is
‘Engage.’ How do
you see that theme
reflected (or being
further developed)
in our Music
Ministry at FPC?
“I’ll share part of my resume -- I think it
speaks pretty well to the impact of faith
in my musical career, and to how music
ministries should ‘engage’ a congregation
and community.”
Philosophy/Theology of Worship Arts
by Matthew Bishop
Music has played a vital role in Christian
worship since antiquity, and continues to do
so today across many different traditions.
I believe that worship and music are
inseparable, as we are called in the third
chapter of Colossians to “Let the message
of Christ dwell among [us] richly as [we]
teach and admonish one another with all
wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs
from the Spirit, singing to God with
gratitude in [our] hearts.” While it is
certainly true that different components of
liturgical worship speak differently to each
congregant, music during the service can and
should inspire those who sing, play, and hear
it in a deeply meaningful way; music is a
remarkable vessel for text, providing a level
of interpretation and beauty that text alone
does not always reach. It is therefore
incumbent on the musicians in the church
to constantly strive to offer music of the
highest quality, in accordance with the
common goal of glorifying the Creator.
The primary role of music in a worship
service should be to seek to elucidate,
clarify, strengthen, or propel the message
of the readings, liturgy, sacraments, and
sermon. As such, it is imperative that the
music director gives great consideration to
the choosing of hymns and anthems, and for
the instrumentalists in selecting service
music, and how this music is delivered. The
repertoire of Christian liturgical music is
exceptionally robust and constantly growing,
offering a wealth of possibilities for each
day of the liturgical year. It is my belief
that musical choices should constantly
represent the universal nature of the
Christian church, and that the choral and
instrumental repertoires of churches should
include a multiplicity of styles and
genres, including classical liturgical music,
hymns and spirituals, works by contemporary
composers (including new commissions),
and music from other cultures.
The music ministries of a vigorous church
should also offer variety in ensemble
choices. Not only is this important in
showcasing the diversity of musical
experience during the church service, but
also is a way to offer more people from
the congregation (as well as potential
congregants) outlets to explore or expand
their spiritual gifts. A goal of a church
should always be to include as many of its
members in the church’s ministries as
possible, and a music ministry that offers
multiple opportunities aids in fulfilling that
goal. As an educational goal, it is also
important that the church’s ensembles
collaborate often to maximize how it offers
worship experiences to its members and
congregation (children’s choir with adults,
chancel choir with orchestra, etc.).
In terms of its role in the community, a
church fine arts ministry has a significant
capacity to provide education to students of
all ages. Children can learn music and
singing fundamentals from participating in a
children’s music program, and adults can
enjoy the benefits of life-long learning by
serving as an active member in a church
ensemble. A church music program of
considerable size and stature can also act as
a cultural institution within a community,
making musical experiences (e.g., Evensong
services, organ recitals, or Advent lessons
and carols services) available to the public
and inviting people from outside the
congregation into the presence of the
church. If the music program grows in
recognition within the community, this
can certainly draw new members and new
participants in the worshipping of God.
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5. Musikgarten
Where can you find babies, toddlers, parents and even some grandparents
singing, dancing, playing and laughing together on Sunday mornings?
nswer:
It’s the best 30 minutes of the week for busy families who enjoy the bonding time together as their
littlest ones explore music and movement activities that are perfect for child development. The
sacred-based Musikgarten curriculum, God’s Children Sing, uses familiar Bible stories and songs of
praise that are particularly suited for young children, along with a select number of folksongs found in
other Musikgarten curricula. The music immerses the children in language; evokes movement; stimulates
the brain; and fosters physical coordination -- all in a group setting that builds a God-centered, musical
community -- a truly holistic experience.
We meet for Musikgarten classes from 10:15-10:45 AM and we follow the Sunday School schedule. Guests
are always welcome too! While most of our families come regularly throughout the year, we also have
those who drop in when they have grandchildren or friends and family visiting for the weekend. We take
that as a compliment and want you to know you are welcome to come! If you have questions or would
like more information, please contact Kathy Middleton (middleton@fpcdavenport.org; 563-505-0471).
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ENGAGE
your heart song
The Singing Choirs of First Presbyterian Church!
The choirs of First Presbyterian Church are
re-organizing and all are welcomed to join!
Initial rehearsals in September are the best
opportunities to JOIN A CHOIR! You may
register online by visiting
www.fpcdavenport.org/choirs.htm.
Sanctuary Choir - The adult Sanctuary Choir
rehearses on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM.
The first rehearsal is September 8.
Celebration Singers - The Celebration Singers is for older youth, incorporating sixth through twelfth grades.
The first rehearsal is Sunday, September 18 from 4:45 to 5:30 PM.
Kirkwood Choir - All first through fifth graders will rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 5:45 to 6:30 PM.
The first rehearsal is September 21. Fellowship will be from 6:30 to 7:15 PM. In addition to regular worship
participation, this group will be preparing exciting anthems to sing in combination with the Celebration Singers
throughout the year.
Cecelian Carolers - Membership in this ensemble is selected from girls in grades six through twelve who are
also participants in the youth choir. Rehearsals are Sunday afternoons from 4:00 to 4:45 PM, with the first
rehearsal scheduled for September 18.
Cherub Choir - The Sunday School membership of four-year-olds and Kindergartners sing in the Cherub
Choir. Rehearsals are Sunday mornings, beginning on September 18 at 10:00 AM.
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For tickets, please call 563-421-6865.
The youth groups of First Presbyterian
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during intermission and a freewill
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6. KAVITA SHAH, JAZZ VOCALIST ─ reserved seating tickets
Co-sponsored by the Quad City Arts Visiting Artist Series
Saturday, November, 12, 2016 - 7:30 PM
Adults $15 Students $10
CHRISTMAS CONCERT ─ complimentary tickets required
Saturday, December 17, 2016 - 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 18, 2016 - 4:00 PM
QUINTETO LATINO, WIND QUINTET ─ reserved seating tickets
Co-sponsored by the Quad City Arts Visiting Artist Series
Sunday, February 26, 2017 - 4:00 PM
Adults $15 Students $10
GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE ─ complimentary tickets
Friday, April 14, 2017 - 7:30 PM
AHREUM HAN CONGDON, ORGAN ─ reserved seating tickets
Sunday, April 30, 2017 - 2:00 PM
Adults $15 Students $10
BROADWAY MUSICAL MY FAIR LADY ─ reserved seating tickets
Saturday, June 24, 2017 - 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 25, 2017 - 4:00 PM
Adults $15 Students $10
Thank you for your support of The Performing Arts Series over the past years. Your contributions have made it possible for First Presbyterian Church
to produce major musical productions and to host world-renowned artists. To continue your valuable support and to join the series in celebrating twenty-five
years, please renew your subscription by Monday, September 26.
In addition to the beloved Christmas Concert, Good Friday Tenebrae, and Organ Concert, this landmark season features Jazz vocalist Kavita Shah,
woodwind chamber ensemble Quinteto Latino, and the Broadway musical My Fair Lady.
We are excited to be able to continue the Performing Arts Series tradition, and to continue our church’s history of providing the highest level of artistic
excellence. Without your support, it would not have been possible to make it to year twenty-five. To continue building upon the Performing Arts Series’s
strong foundation, FPC is introducing a tiered contribution system. For complete information, please visit the church website www.fpcdavenport.org.
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musically

7. GO!What do you get when you
combine approximately 5,000 Presbyterian
teenagers, Purdue University and the hottest
week of the summer, some awesome music
and a lot of worship?
You get Triennium 2016!
Twelve youth from FPC headed to Purdue
University the week of July 19 along with
35 other teens from our Presbytery in a row
of mini vans.
The week of Triennium was life-changing for
our youth.
Eighth-grader James Riedesel, one of the few
teenagers who will be able to participate
again in Triennium when it rolls around in
another three years, admitted he was already
packed for the next trip and still wishes he
was back there.
Abby Saskowski commented Triennium was
amazing, and one of the best weeks of her
entire summer.
“I became a lot closer to my friends,” said
Senior Mason Pedersen about his week, “My
relationship with God grew considerably and
it really opened my eyes. I got a wooden
cross there from a Texas delegation and I still
wear today every time I read the Bible.”
FPC’s Director of Christian Education
Tiffany Horvath, who was a small group
leader for 50 teenagers at Triennium, said she
didn’t know what to expect during the week,
...into the world and make disciples
having never had the opportunity to participate in a Triennium before. She
concluded that it was one of the most incredible weeks she’s ever had working
with youth.
The theme for Triennium this year was “GO!” and the daily
sermons emphasized this to the thousands of youth attending.
All left Triennium excited to make a difference in their own
congregations and community—all left eager to “GO!” and
make a difference.
Each of those from FPC who attended Triennium wants
to sincerely thank the congregation for their prayers
and financial support. These youth would not have
been able to attend this amazing event without the
assistance of First Presbyterian Church members,
and each of them wants to let everyone know how
grateful they are for this opportunity.
As high school senior Elisabeth Riedesel said
upon leaving Triennium, “GOTTA GO!”
GO!—and make a difference.
Youth from Iowa at Triennium
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your spirit

8. Sunday School Kick Off!
Sunday, September 11, 10:00 AM
Sunday School kicks off with our annual
Open House on the third floor of the
Christian Education Building. Come
and see your classroom and meet your
teachers. The first day of class is Sunday,
September 18.
Confirmation Class Orientation
Sunday, September 11, 10:00 AM
FPC Confirmation Class is ready to begin!
Our one year Confirmation program meets
weekly during the Sunday School hour.
Returning to lead Confirmation this year
are teachersAmy and Mike Saskowski, and
Diane and Glen Roebuck. In Confirmation,
7th and 8th grade students explore in
greater depth the history, biblical study,
and important issues facing today's youth to
assist them on their faith journey. Students
will attend
class weekly,
take part in
worship
services,
participate in
two 'late-in" social and educational events,
worship in other churches as a class, and
take part in mission events and church
life activities. At the conclusion of
Confirmation, students will decide if they
are ready to become adult members of First
Presbyterian Church. Students and parents
are asked to join us for orientation on
Sunday, September 11 at 10:00 AM.
Please support and pray for our students as
they embark on this important aspect of
their Christian education. All 7th
and 8th
graders are invited to participate in our
Confirmation Class this year to learn what
it means to be a Presbyterian as well as how
they can better understand God’s word and
be a part of God’s work in the world around
them. For more information, please contact
Director of Christian Education Tiffany
Horvath (horvath@fpcdavenport.org;
563-326-1691, ext. 209).
Sunday School Grades
We have made some important changes
this year in regards to our Sunday School
ages, so please take a second to review this
information below! Sunday School is
from 10:10-10:45 AM. PLEASE NOTE:
FPC Sunday School is open to ALL
youth, whether church members or visitors
or friends! Everyone is welcome to
participate.
 3 Years Olds: Musikgarten
 PreK-Kindergarten & Cherub Choir *
Must be 4 years old by September 15
 1st
-2nd
Grade
 3rd
-4th
Grade
 5th
-6th
Grade
 7th
-8th
Grade: Confirmation
 High School (9th
-12th
Grade)
Please register your child for Sunday
School as soon as possible so that we can
plan for the curriculum supplies for the
year. Registration forms are available
on-line at fpcdavenport.org or pick up
during Sunday worship in the Narthex.
* In the past, this group has included 3-year olds
but based on the numbers of children we have
this year (19 expected for this class!), we are
now inviting the 3-year olds to participate in
Musikgarten while Sunday School and
Cherub Choir will begin at age 4.
Sunday Schoolfor grades preschool through high school, is offered every Sunday morning September through May
from 10:10-10:45 AM. Youth in Preschool through 5th
grade follow our Lectionary Calendar in terms of their weekly lesson, which
means typically what they learn is the same Scripture the pastor is preaching on each week. Middle School youth use the curriculum
Connect, from Sparkhouse, where their lessons are divided into six-week segments of the Bible, which is intended to last two years to
cover all the segments. High School Sunday School works on different curriculums each year, and are currently using QuickBooks to
go over the Book of Acts in the New Testament. Sunday School is a lot of fun for all ages, and everyone is invited to be a part of it all!
It’s Hands Up Fun at FPC’s Sunday
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9. EPIC and ACT ACT (Active Christian Teens)
for teens in 9th
-12th
grades and EPIC (these initials are
top-secret and are only told to youth when they attend)
for youth in 6th
-8th
grade meet on Sunday evenings from
5:30-7:00 PM. EVERYONE is welcome to attend, whether
members of FPC or not. Friends encouraged and invited as
well! Youth Groups start on September 18 with a pizza party,
an ice cream social and our traditional opening game of
Pumpkin Bowling. Awesome prizes (ie: things Tiffany finds
in the supply room) are awarded to the winning team.
18 Pizza & Ice Cream, Fellowship, Von Maur Hall/
Pumpkin Bowling Outside
25 CROP Walk, 1:00 PM Modern Woodmen
Stadium
24 Photo Posters Von Maur Hall
2 Homecoming Helpers, 1:00 PM Fellowship Hall
9 Financial Literacy Bingo Von Maur Hall
16 Haunted House Trip TBA
23 Doctors’ Recital, bring refreshments Fellowship Hal
30 Fall Fest, 1:00 - 3:00 PM (no youth group or choir)
6 College Care Packages Von Maur Hall
12 PAS Concert, bring refreshments Fellowship Hal
13 Christmas Pageant Audition Von Maur Hall
27 In recess - Enjoy Thanksgiving Break
4 Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Sanctuary
11 Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Sanctuary
17 Christmas Concert, bring refreshments Fellowship Hal
18 Christmas Concert, bring refreshments (no youth group)
23 Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Sanctuary
24 Christmas Pageant Sanctuary
Kirkwood ClubKirkwood Club Youth
Group is for ALL children, whether FPC members or
not, in 1st
through 5th
grade and happens on Wednesday
evenings from 6:30 -7:15 PM. Kirkwood Choir, for
these same youth, is also on Wednesday evenings from
5:45-6:30 PM. All are welcome to come and sing and
then come and play, work on service projects and learn
more about God’s love for them! Kirkwood Club and
Kirkwood Choir begin on September 21 with an ice
cream social!
21 Ice Cream Social Von Maur Hall
28 Make Communion Bread Von Maur Hall
5 Financial Literacy Bingo Von Maur Hall
12 Egg Drop Outside
19 Church Scavenger Hunt Von Maur Hall
26 Halloween Craft Von Maur Hall
2 Shuffle the Deck Mixer Von Maur Hall
9 What’s a Bully? Von Maur Hall
16 Thanksgiving Cards for Shut-Ins Von Maur Hall
23 In recess - Enjoy Thanksgiving Break
30 Family Game Night Von Maur Hall
7 Do You Love Your Neighbor? Von Maur Hall
14 Kirkwood World Records Gym
21 Pass the Present Von Maur Hall
23 Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Sanctuary
24 Christmas Pageant Sanctuary
28 In recess - Enjoy Christmas Break!
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Sunday, October 30
1:00-3:00 PM
Fellowship Hall & Gym
Mark your calendars for Fall
Fest! Donations of candy
and small prizes are actively
sought for this fun event, which
brings in over 100 youth from
the church and surrounding
community. Volunteers are
also needed—and trust me: this
is an amazing way for anyone
to share God’s love and joy
with the children around us!
For more information,
contact Tiffany Horvath
(horvath@fpcdavenport.org;
563-326-1691, ext. 209).
ENGAGE
our youth
School and Youth Groups

10. VON MAUR HALL SERIES - Sundays, 10:00 AM
September 11 – Envisioning 20/20: Small Groups Ministry
Members of the Envisioning 20/20 team will discuss the
expanding role of “small groups” at FPC.
September 18 – Envisioning 20/20: Unity Prayer
Members of the Envisioning 20/20 team will discuss the
shared dreams and vision for FPC.
September 25 – Envisioning 20/20: FPC’s God Sized Dreams
Members of the Envisioning 20/20 team will discuss the
shared dreams and vision for FPC.
October 2 – Go! Hear Triennium Youth Experiences
Tiffany and Co. (not the one in NYC)! and our Triennium
Youth will share their experiences from this summer’s
life-changing conference.
October 9 – Getting to Know the Bishops!
Meet Matthew Bishop and Caitlin Bishop.
October 16 – Church &Politics-Mixing Church & State, part 1
Join ACE for this two part presentation by Jim Tucker. For
thousands of years peoples; clans, tribes, city-states and
nations, have mixed religion and politics. This week in,
'Church and Politics-Mixing Church and State- Let Me Count
the Ways!', Jim will focus on Europe and U.S.A.
October 23 – Church &Politics-Mixing Church & State, part 2
Jim Tucker will engage us with Mixing Church and Politics
in Islamic countries. For thousands of years peoples; clans,
tribes, city-states and nations, have mixed religion and
politics. We will meander through history and learn about
a sampling of some of the more interesting examples.
October 30 – The Paradox of Generosity
Jim Keenan, E 20/20 Committee member, will engage FPC in
the thought-provoking book, The Paradox of Generosity.
November 6 – Wired Word/Concept of Crazy Love
Wired Word Topic combined it with concepts of the book,
Crazy Love, presented by Carolyn Draper-Math.
November 13 – Travel Experiences Meet Faith Journey
Over the last 20 years Linda Meadors has organized travel
fellowship excursions for the church which have ranged from
one-day Chicago trips to see Broadway musicals to Celtic
Spirituality pilgrimages in Ireland and Scotland. Come
and listen to how sharing travel experiences can be a faith
journey. Our Congregational Development and Fellowship
(CDF) Committee sponsors the program and has scheduled
two trips this year. Come hear some first-hand stories of the
experiences members have had over the years and offer your
suggestions for future trips.
November 20 - Mystery Class
You won’t know what the class is about unless you attend.
So, come and be inspired with this mystery class!
November 27- ACE in recess, enjoy Thanksgiving weekend
December Advent Series - We will look at three biblical sto-
ries in which the principles must prepare and wait, presented
by Mark Jones.
December 4 – Advent Series
This first week, after a brief history of Advent, we will share
the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth as told by Luke. We will
look particularly at Zechariah’s prophecy.
December 11 – Advent Series
We are familiar with the angels visiting Joseph and Mary and
later, the journey to Bethlehem and birth of Jesus. This week
we will look at these stories but also wonder about their time
of waiting and preparation between the annunciation and the
birth of Jesus. We will also discuss Mary’s Song of Praise.
December 18 – Advent Series
After Jesus’ birth, Mary and Joseph, following Jewish law,
present him at the temple. There they encounter Simeon
and the prophetess Anna. Simeon and Anna also had been
waiting and preparing for this encounter. What do their
stories add to our understanding of Advent and the Christmas
story? And now, what can you say you are waiting and
preparing for in Advent?
December 25 – Have a Blessed Christmas!
Adult Christian Education (ACE)
To oversee the development, promotion, coordination and execution of Christian
First Presbyterian Church. Let’s get ‘ENGAGED’ -- fulfilling our Envisioning
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11. TUESDAY MORNING VIDEO SERIES - 10:30 AM
The Great Works of Sacred Music is a video lecture
course that spans more than a thousand years of music
history. Its scope includes the development from early
chants to later polyphony; innovations made to satisfy
noble and ecclesiastical patrons; the expansion of works
beyond those for ritual devotion to those for public
exhibition at concerts; and the changes wrought as
society became more secular in the 19th
century.
The lecturer is Dr. Charles McGuire, Professor of
Musicology at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music.
Part 1 of the course will be offered at 10:30 AM
Tuesdays from October 4 through November 22 in the
Parlor. There will be one video lecture per session with
time for discussion following. Advance registration is
not required. For additional information, please contact
Connie Richardson (563-355-5593; thedottedi@aol.com).
FPC LIBRARY -- ENGAGEing Our Minds!
Our committee’s never-ending quest is to bring
best-sellers to the church library. So remember to stop
and take a look at the new books in the library.
Here are a few of the new additions:
Non-Fiction
What Every Christian Should Know About
the Jewishness of Jesus, by Moffic
Her Again - Becoming Meryl Streep, by Schulman
The Rainbow Comes and Goes, by Cooper & Vanderbilt
The Gene, by Mukherjee
Cure - A Journey Into the Science of Mind Over Body,
by Marchant
Fiction
Foreign Agent, by Thor
Journey to Munich (Maisie Dobbs), by Winspear
Give to Live
in Faith & Fellowship
at First Presbyterian Church
“Several weeks ago, I had occasion to think intently about why I
worship at First Pres. I was baptized and confirmed here; I love
serious, sacred music; and I think Richard is a terrific preacher.
But I concluded that the real reason I worship here is that I’ve
been blessed here with a great circle of friends, each of whom is
trying to do God’s work in the world. I am humbled and inspired by them -- by their faith,
their fellowship, their generosity, and their desire to be Disciples of Christ. I am humbled and
inspired by them, and I give to live in faith and fellowship with them.” – Jim Keenan, 2016
Stewardship Chair
This is a great time in the life of our church. We have a gifted spiritual leader and a gifted staff,
including a new music director in Matt Bishop; we have a beautiful, historically-significant
church home, no debt, and a balanced budget; we have a church family with God-sized
dreams; and we’re beginning the sometimes long search for an associate pastor. With these
and other ambitious plans, we project approximately $1 million in general income and
expenses for 2017, which corresponds to a 10 percent or greater increase in pledges from all
who pledge. And, for the first time, we will ask those who have not pledged previously to
consider that all who call FPC their church home should pledge at least $25 a month.
Soon, you will start seeing Stewardship Stories (short videos) like the one above from
members talking about why they turn to FPC in times of joy and sorrow and why they feel
that here they truly belong to the body of Christ. As you see these Stewardship Stories, please
think about your own, then prayerfully consider pledging 10 percent or more in 2017 than in
2016. If you can do more, please do so; and if you want to start early, please do so. If you are
a long-time or a first-time pledger, Stewardship Pledge Sunday will be November 6.
“I give to live in gratitude at First Pres.”
- Jane Magnusson
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Education programs for the adults of
20/20 big dreams and walking with Christ.
ENGAGE
by giving

12. ENGAGING
activities
Fun “To-Do” Opportunities
Manna & More Sundays! September 11, October 9, November 13, & December 11
Time: 8:30 to 10:30 AM Cost: $3 adults, $1 children (12 years and under)
Share breakfast with your family and friends before and after the 9:00 AM service.
Here are the menus:
Egg and sausage casserole, mini cinnamon rolls, fruit & assorted beverages
Pumpkin pancakes and plain pancakes, sausage fruit & assorted beverages
Baked French toast, sausage, fruit (feature blueberries) & assorted beverages
Waffles and cherries, sausage, fruit & assorted beverages
BTC Book Club – Mondays, September 19, October 17, November 21, 12:30 PM
Please join us for dessert and discussion of the book, Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker, by Jennifer Chiaverini. We will meet on Monday,
September 19 at 12:30 pm, in the Oakwood County Kitchen at Ridgecrest Retirement Village. In November we will discuss Mrs. Astor
Regrets: The Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach, by Meryl Gordon and in December Leaving Time, by Jodi Picoult, both
meeting in the church Parlor. For more information about the BTC Book Club, please contact Carol Phoenix (563-332-0980).
Pickleball is at FPC! Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:00 AM
Our recreational pickleball group is playing inside this fall starting October 3. We play every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from
9:00-11:00 AM in the church gym. Are you an experienced player or just interested in learning more and trying out the game? Either way,
we have you covered! We have extra equipment for those just getting started. For more information, please contact Diane Schroder
(563-326-5753) or David Fairweather (563-359-9712).
Socializers - Saturdays, September 24 & October 22, 6:00 pm
This group coordinates monthly potluck dinners with guest speakers. So if you like good food and good fellowship, mark your calendars and plan
to come. Everyone is invited!
First Night Out Organizational Lunch - Sunday, October 30, 12:00 NOON
First Night Out is a social group for couples and singles of all adult ages. This is a great way to meet new church friends and enjoy a social
network of members. These small fellowship groups meet monthly for activities they plan. Sometimes groups combine for activities which
accommodate a larger attendance. Groups will be reorganizing in October. Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 30 at 12:00 NOON in the
Parlor for lunch, dividing into groups and planning activities. Please sign-up in Fellowship Hall on October 4 or 11 between 10:00 and 11:00
AM. Cost of the lunch is $5 per person and will be accepted at sign-up. Those that cannot attend on October 30 can still be part of the group.
Please contact Marilyn Jorgenson (563-391-2737) for more information.
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First Presbyterian Church
A place to belong! Where faith is nurtured,
curiosity is encouraged, diversity is welcomed, and all are loved.
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13. Middlers to Young Adults
Young (or young-ish, in Tiffany’s case), and our “Middler” Adults is for anyone between the
ages of 21 and 50 (spouses over the age of 50 are grandfathered in…get it? Grandfathered????
Bwahhahahah) have extremely serious and thought provoking gatherings once a month
(ummmm…yeah. We’re going to go with that…).
Some events are adults-only, and free childcare is offered in the church nursery during these
times. Other events are family-friendly and everyone is invited! These events are NOT limited
to FPC members—visitors are absolutely welcome! Here is our fall 2016 schedule:
Bonfire and Hay Ride - Saturday, October 22, 5:00-7:00 PM
(tentative time depending on Wapsi Schedule)
Bonfire and Hay Ride at Pride of the Wapsi. Family-Friendly—kids welcome! $10 per person
collected ahead of time or at the door….this cost MIGHT go down after I review the budget in
October. Includes hot dogs, chips, drinks, smores, hayride and everyone gets to pick a pumpkin!
Ugly Sweater Party - Friday, December 16, 5:30-7:00 PM
Ugly Sweater Party at FPC and White Elephant Gift Exchange. Childcare provided. Bring
your favorite Christmas dish to share with the group!
Travel Fellowship follows the Iowa Wine Trail
Saturday, November 5
The Travel Fellowship of Congregational
Development and Fellowship (CDF) Committee
invites you to explore the Iowa Wine Trail on
Saturday, November 5. Departing the church at
9:00 AM on a comfortable mini-coach, members
and friends of First Presbyterian will explore the
scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley Viticulture
Area in eastern Iowa. Enjoy First Presbyterian
fellowship while you meet the vintners, celebrate
this year’s wines with special wine-food pairings,
learn about wine grapes and wine making, enjoy
wine tasting, observe winery operations and enjoy
fall colors in the vineyards. The group will make
four to five stops at small wineries while traversing
Iowa’s scenic byways and small town charm on a
full-day outing. Your excursion will end back at the
church with coffee and dessert in Fellowship Hall.
Register online or by stopping in the church office.
The day tour, including food and wine, private
coach, and dessert at the church, is $75 per person
(21 and older). Reservations are transferable, but
not refundable. For more information contact
Elder Linda Meadors (309-912-4888), or any
member of the CDF Committee.
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fun & fellowship

14. Caring for Self and Others
Women’s Retreat: Engage with one Another, with God, with the World
Saturday, September 24, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
ALL women of the church are invited to a time of fellowship, laughter, and an opportunity to grow closer to
God and to each other at our Women’s Retreat on September 24 at FPC. Childcare will be provided at the
church nursery. This one-day event goes from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and includes breakfast and lunch. Our guest
speaker is the Rev. Sarah Hegar from the Presbytery of East Iowa, and we will participate in a small mission
project, group bonding activities and more. We truly hope all the women of the congregation can join us.
Cost is $30 per person. Scholarships are also available for those wishing to attend. To register or for more
information, please contact Tiffany Horvath (563-326-1691; horvath@fpcdavenport.org).
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Annual CROP Hunger Walk - Sunday, September 25, 2:00 PM
We meet at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport at 1:40 PM for our group photo and the walk begins at 2:00 PM.
The six-mile walk winds through Davenport and Rock Island. Of the money raised, 25 percent stays here in
the Quad Cities to benefit local hunger ministries and the rest goes to Church World Service to combat hunger
and help with disaster relief around the world. You can register or sponsor walkers by visiting the CROP
Walk table between services every Sunday in September in the Fellowship Hall or by contacting Jennifer
Peters (641-799-3367 or jen_agee@hotmail.com).
Prayer Vigil at FPC for Victims of Violence
Sundays, September 25, October 30, November 27, December 25, 7:00 PM
Join with fellow Christians from our PUNCH churches for a prayer vigil at First Pres., on the Sundays listed
above from 7:00-7:30 PM. Please use the porte cochere entrance by the west parking lot. We will pray for
people in our country, and for families and friends who are victims of violence. Let us pray for God’s healing
for victims, and let us bear witness to the senseless violence in our country.
Autumn Men's Breakfast - Saturday, November 5, 8:00 AM
Please plan to attend to ENGAGE in good food, good fellowship, and an interesting program presented by
Bill Wundram. Watch the Sunday bulletins and church eNews for more details.
Angle Tree Gift Giving
Angels will be available for pick up on November 20 in Fellowship Hall. Angel gifts must be returned to the
church by Sunday, December 11.
Salvation Army Soup Kitchen: First Monday of each month
For more information, contact Linda Larson (hawkeyetoo@msn.com), Muffy Ellard (vandymme@aol.com),
or Susie Kardel (sbkardel@gmail.com). Volunteer cooks and servers are always welcome.
Scott County Meal Service Needs Drivers to Deliver Lunches
The Meal Service (office located at FPC) needs drivers to deliver meals to the homebound. To volunteer,
contact Julie Belman (563-323-1628, juliebelman_scottcountymeals@hotmail.com).
Worship Host Ministries – Sunday Mornings
Not much time? Hosting a worship service adds only 40 minutes to your regular Sunday routine. Hosts
serve once every two months and scheduling is flexible. This is a fun and easy was to get involved in the
ministries of the church. Contact Chad Carr (563-529-8247; Chad@getRain.com) for more information.
Rev. Sarah Hegar
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Tell us what you think about this
publication. Did you find inspiration
to Engage your spirit? Contact
Diane Pumphrey (563-326-1691, ext.
205; pumphrey@fpcdavenport.org) to
share your thoughts and comments.
The next FPC Programming, Planning,
and Calendarization Meeting is
Tuesday, October 4 at 5:00 PM. This
meeting is open to all – so share your
ideas and work in collaboration with
others! Committees should now be
meeting to plan programming and
events out for the year. Plans will be
communicated to church leadership
and the staff. The online calendar is a
tool for planning and communicating.
Project managers for events should
be designated six months ahead of
time. The next issue of FIRST
PRESS, an expanded publication of
church programming for the months
of January through May, will be
published in January. Articles for
that publication are due to Diane
Pumphrey (pumphrey@
fpcdavenport.org) by November 1.
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How Do I Become a Member?
The Hospitality and Welcoming Committee will be hosting New Member Inquiry events on September 18
and November 13, starting at 12:15 PM in the Parlor on the second floor of the Christian Education
Building. If you have questions about becoming a member, please contact
Tammy Mayhew (563-326-1691, ext. 212; mayhew@fpcdavenport.org).
Initiating the Congregational Dream of Envisioning 20/20
Listening for God when we Pray - Join in the Daily Unity Prayer
Send this text message, FpCUNITYpRAYER, to the number 22828 to
opt-in to receive the daily Unity Prayer email message. You may also sign-up on
the church’s webpage or by calling the church office (563-326-1691). The prayer will also be on the church’s
Facebook page, so “like” and “share” with others. We encourage all members and friends to take a moment to
pray around noon every day. Listen to God when you pray. This is a time when all members and friends ask of
themselves: “Am I living as a Disciple of Christ?”
Church Government & Personnel (CG&P) Committee Open Forum - Sunday, September 11, 10:00 AM
In an attempt to foster open communication, the CG&P Committee will be available for church members to bring
them any concerns they may have at 10:00 AM, in Room 105 (next to the Gym).
Sacrament of Communion - Sundays, October 2 & December 4
The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be served on Sundays, October 2 & December 4, at all of the services
of worship. The Furthest Pew Communion will be delivered the during week of communion. If you or someone
you know would like to be visited by a Pastor and served Communion, contact the church office (563-326-1691).
Congregational Meeting - Sunday, December 4, 9:55 AM
The purpose of the meeting is for the election of officers .
Church Officer Training - Saturday, December 10, 8:30 AM
Newly elected officers, please plan to attend officer training on Saturday, December 11, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
in the Parlor. Currently serving Elders and Deacons may also attend. Installation and Ordination of church
officers will be on Sunday, January 8, 2017, during the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM worship services. Please
R.S.V.P. to the church office (563-326-1691).
Now you can make a contribution to FPC with a quick text message to 563-538-5020!
Simply send a text to 563-538-5020 with the amount you would like to contribute. Make
sure to include the dollar sign before the amount. Example: $50. Within a few minutes,
you’ll be sent a text with a link to register. Click on the link and enter your cardholder
name and credit or debit card information. Once your registration is complete, you will
receive a text verification and a receipt via email. You may also designate your contribution
to Pledge, Donations, PantrySunday, or Deacons, by texting that after the dollar amount.
Example: $25 Pledge. For future giving, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give, and it will
process automatically! Try it -- you’ll like it :)
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Christian Education
10:00 AM for all ages
First Presbyterian Church (FPC) offers a variety of worship opportunities,
including Sunday morning worship services, special seasonal Taize services
throughout Advent and Lent, monthly prayer services, Bible studies, spirituality and
prayer groups, and retreats. We praise God through beautiful music, offering
music education for all ages.
Christian education and fellowship opportunities for youth and adults are
designed to meet the various needs, interests, and schedules of the community.
We offer a safe place to have fun, build friendships, and explore faith.
By reaching beyond the church doors and into the world that surrounds us both locally and internationally, FPC
serves others and puts faith into action. Whether it’s to Guatemala, the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, or aiding
with disaster relief efforts, our mission teams have traveled both internationally and locally to serve those in need.
FPC is a diverse congregation with a
rich heritage and ministry tradition.
We have much to offer and are
excited to share these offerings
with you. Visit our website at
www.fpcdavenport.org, where you
can subscribe to our weekly eNews,
and link to our Facebook page to see
all of the fun pictures of recent church
events. We look forward to seeing
you. Come in, look around -- you’ll
see a smiling face, welcoming and
accepting you, as we explore our
faith journeys together.