January 12, 2017
The most recent issue of Christian Century magazine included a summary of a couple of studies done in
locations with religiously diverse populations. Singapore, Australia and Indonesia have large populations of
Christians, Hindus and Buddhists. I thought the findings were interesting and hope you do too.
Forget stereotypes about Buddhists. Resear cher s expected to find Buddhists low in mater ialism
because of the religion’s emphasis on nonattachment to physical goods, but they found that Buddhists
were significantly more likely than Christians to say they like to own things that impress people and
that they admire people who own expensive homes and cars. Christians, however were more
interested in status symbols than Hindus.
A faith that grows, or a faith for show? Religious people who say faith is an impor tant par t of their
lives, put a priority on prayer, believe God watches over them, and feel a sense of responsibility for
reducing pain and suffering, were less likely than than other followers to be concerned with seeking
social status or impressing people with their possessions. People who try to live out religious values
were more likely to reject unethical consumer behaviors while people who go to worship to socialize
and pray mostly for their own needs were more likely to say it is OK to profit from unethical
consumer activities.
That new Mercedes doesn’t buy happiness. People who said r eligion was an impor tant par t of their
lives were both less likely to exalt consumer goods and more likely to report greater psychological
and emotional well-being. “The more religious people are, the happier they are with their life
compared with their less religious counterparts.”
Getting more versus giving back. People who said religion was an important part of their lives were
more likely to volunteer, give money and raise funds for charity. Among the faiths, Buddhists were
less likely to volunteer etc. than Christians.
How big is that carbon footprint? Religion plays a major r ole in sensitizing follower s to how their
consumer behavior affects the environment. Religious people were more likely to engage in
sustainable acts such as paying more for products that are friendly to the environment and to stop
buying a favorite brand if the company is a source of pollution.
I don’t know that I would call these findings surprising, but I do find them affirming and reassuring. In
the Christian tradition, we understand that faith is a gift from God and we believe in living lives that
demonstrate our gratitude for it. Speaking for myself, I know that that makes for a “happier” life, to
use the researchers terminology. See you Sunday!
Mary
Mark your calendars!!
Our property team has been hard at work coming up
with a “to do list” of things needed to spruce up
Fellowship!! They have scheduled work days on the
third Saturday of the next four months (except April
which will be the second one) the first one being January
21st. No experience is needed, just a willingness to
pitch in with both indoor and outdoor projects. There
will be plenty of tasks available for all ages and all levels
of expertise. Please join us between 9am and 1pm for
fellowship, chores and LUNCH!!
Many hands make light work!!
HEAVENLY HELPERS NEWS!!
We were nominated for a Tally Award and would appreciate the vote of anyone that attends
your church. Go to www.tallyawards.com , click on professional services, childcare and then
Heavenly Helpers. We are excited to have been nominated.!!
Thank you, Lauren Murphy
Fellowship has done it again!!
Thanks to your generosity, we collected $545
for the Christmas Joy offering and $1512 on
Christmas Eve to be split between the Habitat
Faith Build and Capital City Youth Services!!
THANK YOU ALL!!
2¢ A MEAL THIS
SUNDAY
The money goes to fund
hunger projects
locally and globally.
Whoo Hoo!!
Congratulations to the following folks
who had perfect attendance from
September through December 2016:
The new flower chart and
Fellowship Hour sign
ups are posted on the
bulletin board.
Please claim your
favorite dates!!
Jan Everett,
Bill Donalson
Dottie Gough
Duane Woods
Shannon Woods
Houston Hall
Way to go!!
January 2017
Youth News
Upcoming Events
Keep your eye on this
page for upcoming
events and youth news!
If you have any questions or would like to
hear about volunteer
opportunities, feel free
to contact Justin.
Sunday, January 15th
Youth @ First Pres– 6pm
Sunday, January 22nd
Youth @ TBA– 6pm
Sunday, January 29th
Youth @ TBA– 6pm
**February 17th-19th**
Dogwood Youth Conference (Details to Come)
1/7– 850 Capture the Flag in Quincy
COUNTERS
JAN 8 & 15 USHERS
Bill Donalson
Patty Domico
January 8
McGoogans
Cronas
January 15
Dottie Gough
Pat Keough
January 22
Woods
January 29
WORSHIP LEADER
1/15
1/22
1/29
Jeannie Dixon
Anne Hall
Bob Schumm
POWER POINT
1/15
1/22
1/29
Jerry Smith
Linda Davis
Shannon Woods
Monday * Wednesday * Friday
10:00 am
January 16th * 18th * 20th
Gentle Hatha Yoga Class
January 17th at 5:30
January 18th at 5:30
January 19th at 10:00
Beginner’s Pilates Class
January 19th at 4:00
January 15
Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 40:1-11
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
John 1:29-42
Carol Reissig
Cochran Keating
1/15 COMMUNION
SERVERS
Anne Hall
Frank McGoogan
Sally Smith
Duane Woods
PREP
Dick & Carol Buys
January Birthdays
1 Ava Gramling
1 Duane Woods
5 Gaven Hawes
6 Heather Kidd
7 Betty McCoy
7 Marivel Creighton
13 Anna Kuhn
15 Frank McGoogan
Lectionary Readings
17
17
18
23
23
27
29
Anne Snyder
Rodney Weisman
Ellen Seidman
Cochran Keating
Kylie Smith
Charley Nesmith
Maggie Baker Hall
January 22
Isaiah 9:1-4
Psalm 27:1-9
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Matthew 4:12-23
Remember These in Prayer
Church Family in Need of
Roger Reissig
Pam Miller
Anna Kuhn
Ora May Keys
Friends of Family in Need of
Virginia Panico, Nyomi and Family,
The Davis Family, The Dod
Family
Maura Teehan
(Mike Hall)
Douglas Schwerdt
(Carol Reissig)
(The Burr Family)
Jakari Wilcoxsin
Trish
(Jan Everett)
(Betty Sprouse McCoy)
Jon & Jess, Carol Ryan
Agatha Kinney, Pat Robinson, Benny
Moye & Family
(Jan Morphew)
Izzie Griffin & Family, The Stephens,
Amos & Hornsby Families
(Cliff & Melanie Jordan)
Several Family Members, Jeff Britt
(Beth Hall)
(Patty Domico)
Ivey Dixon
Jim and Irene Heichel
(Jeannie Dixon)
(Dottie Gough)
Maureen, Ellen & Tommy
Eugene Majors, Autumn & Dehana
If you have a prayer
concern or
celebration, or are
interested in becoming
a part of this
rewarding ministry,
please call
the church office at
893-0617 or send an
email to
[email protected]
(Anne Hall)
(Kay Majors)
Gene Alford
Cpl William Dean
(Doc Dean)
(Angelyn Bagwell)
Jeanne Cain, Bud Fakoury
The Jacobs Family
(Dick & Lorrie Pippel)
(Rita Sockman)
Pam Williams, Lillian Hatcher
(Vaughn Petford)
Kim Stephens
Robert Gamble and This Child Here
All Military & Their Families
Domestic Violence Victims and
Their Families
(Mary Bowers)
Paul Howse, Wylene Cottrell
(Ora May Keys)
THE SESSION
DEACONS
Justin Carr, Jack McCoy, Zana Raybon
Frank McGoogan, Nolan Raybon, Duane Woods
Anne Hall, Cochran Keating, Bob Schumm
Clerk: J eannie Dixon
Lin Brannon, Rodney Weisman, Joyce Blocker,
Larry Everett, Jan Morphew, Shannon Woods
Treasurer: Mar cia Petfor d
Fellowship Staff
Pastor ……………………………..…...… Mary Vance
Financial Officer/Church Administrator….Sally Smith
Dir. of Music ………………...……….….. Matt Jarvis
Dir. Of Youth Ministry………………...….Justin Carr
Organist/Pianist………...........…………….Karey Fowler
Treasurer ……………….………………....Marcia Petford
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
Fellowship Presbyterian Church, USA
3158 Shamrock St. South Tallahassee FL 32309-3325
Phone- 850-893-0617
Fax 850-668-0326
Pastor’s Cell: 850-933-5061
Church Website-www.fellowshippc.org
JANUARY 2017
Sun
1
Mon
2 10am-Zumba
Tue
3
Wed
4
10am-Zumba
10:30am-Worship
9:30am-SS
5:30-Hatha Yoga
NO Bible Study
6:00 PB Practice
7:00 Choir Practice
6:30pm Cub Scouts
9 10am-Zumba
10
11 10am-Zumba
12
Classical Conv
School 8-3
10am-Joy
Circle
5pm-Re-Discovery
Square
6:30-Boy Scouts
6:15-Girl Scouts
5:30-Hatha Yoga
15 9:00-PB Prac 16 10am-Zumba 17
9:30am-SS
10:00am-Choir Prac
10:30am-Worship
Youth Group
6pm
22
9:00-PB Prac
9:30am-SS
10:00am-Choir Prac
10:30am-Worship
Tai Chi 3-5pm
Youth Group
6pm
299:00-PB Prac
6 10am-Zumba
6:30pm Cub Scouts
18
19
10am-Zumba
5:30-Hatha Yoga
23 10am-Zumba 24
6:30-Boy Scouts
6:15-Girl Scouts
5:30-Hatha Yoga
30 10am-Zumba 31
Classical Conv
School 8-3
6:30-Boy Scouts
6:00-EPC
7:00pm-Fidelity
Square
6:00 Bible Study
6:00 PB Practice
7:00 Choir Practice
6:30pm Cub Scouts
25 10am-Zumba
26
5:30-Hatha Yoga
10:00amHarmony
Circle
Tai Chi 3-5pm
Work Day
9-2
CHURCH
OFFICE CLOSED
27 10am-Zumba 28
Tai Chi 3-5pm
4:00-Pilates
CHURCH
OFFICE CLOSED
6:30pm Cub Scouts
Emmaus
Gathering
2-7pm
No Tai Chi
10am-Hatha Yoga
6:00 Bible Study
6:00 PB Practice
7:00 Choir Practice
Youth Group
Capture the Flag
at Quincy Pres
20 10am-Zumba 21
4:00-Pilates
1-4pm-TDBC
5:30-Yoga
7:0pm-Session
PWCT
NO Bridge Group
10am-Hatha Yoga
Classical Conv
School 8-3
7 9:30am-
13 10am-Zumba 14
CHURCH
OFFICE CLOSED
6:00 Bible Study
6:00 PB Practice
7:00 Choir Practice
1-4pm-TDBC
5:30-Yoga
6:30-Boy Scouts
CHURCH
OFFICE CLOSED
4:00-Pilates
1-4pm-TDBC
5:30-Yoga
Sat
Tai Chi 3-5pm
10am-Hatha Yoga
Classical Conv
School 8-3
9:30am-SS
10:00am-Choir Prac
10:30am-Worship
Youth Group
6pm
10am-Hatha Yoga
4:00-Pilates
6:30-St Andrews
6:30-Boy Scouts
10:00am-Choir Prac
10:30am-Worship
Youth Group
6pm at 1st Pres
5
Fri
10:00amStitchers
1-4pm-TDBC
5:30-Yoga
8 9:00-PB Prac
Thu