Fellowship has a new Pastor!!

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1 June 14, 2018 Fellowship has a new Pastor!! AJ Mealor is currently a member in good standing of the Flint River Presbytery, having most recently served as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Moultrie, GA. AJ completed his Bachelors of Arts Degree in History with a minor in Political Science in 2006 from Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC. A self described Presbyterian from the cradle, AJ continued on to seminary at Columbia Theological Seminary, where he met his wife Katherine and obtained his Masters of Divinity in AJ and Katherine have two sons, Bryan (5) and Tucker (2). AJ s start date is July 1st, but he will not be preaching on July 22nd or August 5th due to prior commitments.

2 AJ s Personal Biography I was born and raised in Tucker, Georgia outside of Atlanta. I am a cradle Presbyterian, and have always been involved in the church. In 2002 I went to Presbyterian College with the intent of becoming a high school history teacher and football coach. In the summers after my sophomore and junior years, I served as the youth and activities director at my home church. This experience allowed me to see the church in a new way, and to form deeper relationships with people that I had known all my life. I felt called to ministry because I enjoyed witnessing the youth further develop their faith. From 2006 to 2009 I attended Columbia Theological Seminary. The education I received there allowed me to develop a deeper sense of call through gaining an understanding of the Reformed tradition and Presbyterian polity. It equipped me with effective tools for ministry in the church. While in seminary I served as an intern to the pastor at Rehoboth. This opportunity allowed me to put what I learned in the classroom into practice. I met my wife Katherine in seminary who has been a wonderful partner in marriage and ministry. Katherine and I are blessed to have two boys, Bryan, 5, and Tucker, 2. Since my ordination in 2011 I have had the pleasure of serving churches in Pennsylvania and Georgia. I served as an Associate Pastor for Youth Ministry for 3 and a half years at Neshaminy-Warwick Church in the suburbs of Philadelphia. For the past three years I served as Pastor of First Church in Moultrie. AJ s PIF Narrative Response Prompt: Describe the ministry setting to which you believe God is calling you. I believe the Spirit is leading me to a position in a healthy congregation where I can execute the gifts for ministry with which God has blessed me. I want to be part of a church where God s hope and grace reside within all of its ministries. I hope that my next ministry setting looks at the future with excitement, a willingness to try new things, all with a heart to transform the lives of others through Christ s love. I appreciate a church staff that works together collaboratively to create a cohesive program across all age groups to build disciples, serve, and glorify the Lord in everything that they do. It is imperative that the church staff and officers work together to lead the congregation through servant leadership. I hope that the officers will be at the forefront of service opportunities in the church and community.

3 AJ s Statement of Faith I believe in the one triune God: God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. I believe God created humanity to be stewards of the earth. Sin entered into the world through our unwillingness to obey and trust in God. It is through God s grace alone that we are saved. We are called to respond to God s irresistible grace through sharing this grace to others, especially the least of our society. But it is through God s grace that we are saved, not by our works. I believe God is revealed to us in the person of Jesus, through the divinely inspired scriptures. Scripture is the unique witness to Jesus the Messiah, which continues to speak to us today through the work of the Holy Spirit. Through Jesus we come to know God the Father. Through Jesus life, he showed us the way to live, and through the Messiah s death and resurrection, he saved humanity from its sinful ways and defeated death. I believe that Jesus is both fully human, and fully divine. I believe that Jesus continues to be present with us even now, through the work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit illuminates Scripture so that it may speak to people of every time and place. As we strive to discern a calling for our lives, we reflect on our own personal experiences, and rely on the voice of the Holy Spirit and the witness of Scripture to help us hear God s call. Patiently we wait for Christ to return and bring about the kingdom of God and create a new heaven and earth. Until that time, through the help of the Holy Spirit, we strive to bring about the kingdom of God in this sinful and broken world with equally sinful and broken people. The sacraments of baptism and communion link us with the church universal - - past, present, and future. In baptism we are adopted into the body of Christ. It is for us a new birth in Christ. Through the Lord s Supper we are lifted up by the power of the Holy Spirit to the presence of Christ. When we dine at the Lord s Table we are fed with the bread and wine that symbolize Christ s body and blood and we are nourished both physically and spiritually through the power of the Holy Spirit. I believe that the church, though a human institution, is ordained by God, and the head of the church is Jesus. I believe that through the church the Word of God is proclaimed in word and deed. The ideal for the church is we are called to live in Christian community, holding each other accountable, and spreading the good news of Jesus Christ throughout the world, making disciples of all people. However, we fall short and make a mess of the church and our relationships with one another and God. Through extending God s grace and love we honor the different gifts and talents of the body of the Christ, and create community out of chaos. While we are called to different aspects of ministry each of us has qualities that allow us to minister to one another. We are a priesthood of all believers where every person has a place in the work and mission of the church.

4 Welcome, AJ, Katherine, Bryan & Tucker!!

5 Come one, come all sign up now to secure your spot for this year s Shipwrecked VBS July 9-13 Sign up your children and grandchildren for an incredible experience and oceans of fun where the children will learn that they are "Rescued by Jesus" Registration is now available online for participants and volunteers at: vbspro.events/p/fellowship Sign-up forms are also available on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. Anne grananne@comcast.net or Sally fellowshipchurch@comcast.net with any questions All Adult & Teen Volunteers need to fill out a form from the bulletin board or online VBS Volunteer Opportunities!!! Do you have a soft heart for little ones? Do you have free time the week of July 9-13 from 9-noon? If the answer is yes then we have just the place for you! We are in need of one more shepherd for our youngest VBS campers that is, 4 year olds, kindergarteners, 1st and 2nd graders. All you will have to do is lead a small group of them from 1 activity to another (without losing any), eat a snack with them (lovingly prepared by Sally and Susan), and sing with all your heart and soul! We are also looking to have simple lunches provided for our volunteers on Thursday and Friday. If you can help, please contact Anne or Sally. Thanks!!

6 2 A MEAL THIS SUNDAY The money goes to fund hunger projects locally and globally. Pulpit Supply Schedule 6/17 Rev. Morris Springer 6/24 Jeannie Dixon 7/22 Jeannie Dixon 8/6 Rev. Dr. Roy Martin The G eneral Assembly of the PC (US A) starts this S aturday in S t. Louis. Please be in prayer for the commissioners and delegates who are gathering J une The website for the G A is The proposed docket is here pcusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/expanded- G A223-schedule-draft-docket pdf. O pening worship is usually available on the web and will be S aturday from 11-12:30 C ENTRAL time (that is 12-1:30 our time). If you have questions or need assistance watching the activities online, contact J eannie Dixon. This Sunday, we are pleased to welcome Rev. Morris Springer to our pulpit! Morris graduated from Memphis Seminary of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1957 with a B.A., Dubuque Seminary with a Dr. of Ministry, University of Ark. with a Master's Degree in Counselor Education and Vocational Ed. He served 11 churches from 1957 to the present. For the last couple of years he served Trinity Presbyterian, Tallahassee until they recently installed a pastor. Mon * Wed * Fri 10:00 am June 18th * 20th * 22nd Beginner s Pilates Class June 21st at 4:00 pm Gentle Hatha Yoga June 19th at 5:30 pm June 21st at 10:00 am

7 Remember These in Prayer Church Family in Need of Prayer Pam Miller Anna Kuhn Billy Dickson June Warmath Lee Johnson Betty Shackelford Betty McCoy Dick & Lorrie Pippel Friends of Family in Need of Prayer Nyomi and Family, Doug Fife, Raven, (The Burr Family) Agatha Kinney, Benny Moye & Family, Bill Cobb, Kelly, (Cliff & Melanie Jordan) Several Family Members (Patty Domico) Eugene Majors, Autumn & Dehana (Kay Majors) Sgt William Dean (Doc Dean) Jeanne Cain, Bud Fakoury (Dick & Lorrie Pippel) Beverly McDavid, Nikki Hunter, Bob Robertson Ora May Keys) Jakari Wilcoxsin, Jan Hewitt, Faye and Family (Jan Everett) Please let Sally know of any changes to our prayer lists 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 or send an to fellowshipprayer@comcast.net Maureen, Ellen & Tommy, (Anne Hall) Bill Whichard, Keith Neal (Bill Donalson) Cecil Culpepper (Beth Keating) The Parents of Linda & Donna Charlie Schiff (Linda Lamb) Andy Welch and Family (Sally Smith) Robert Gamble and This Child Here All Military & Their Families Domestic Violence Victims and Their Families THE SESSION Frank McGoogan, Nolan Raybon, Duane Woods Anne Hall, Cochran Keating, Donna Weisman Joshua Huff, John Hurst, Jessica Pitts Clerk: Jeannie Dixon DEACONS Joyce Blocker, Larry Everett, Jan Morphew, Shannon Woods, Michael Dean, Susan Groff Treasurer: Marcia Petford Fellowship Staff Financial Officer/Church Administrator.Sally Smith fellowshipchurch@comcast.net Dir. of Music Matt Jarvis matt.t.jarvis@gmail.com Organist/Pianist....Karey Fowler Treasurer....Marcia Petford Fellowship Presbyterian Church, USA 3158 Shamrock St. South Tallahassee FL Phone Church Website-

8 6/10 & 17 USHERS Paul Burris Cathy Wacksman WORSHIP LEADER 6/3 Elizabeth McGinniss 6/10 Donna Weisman 6/17 Jan Morphew 6/24 Cliff Jordan POWER POINT 6/3 Heather Kidd 6/10 Jeannie Dixon 6/17 Jerry Smith 6/24 Shannon Woods JUNE 3 Lisa Hurst JUNE 10 Paul McGinniss JUNE 17????????? JUNE 24????????? COMMUNION SERVERS Doc Dean Jeannie Dixon Anne Hall Frank McGoogan Donna Weisman PREP Linda Davis COUNTERS Beth Burr Donnie Stover June Birthdays 1 Chuck Saunders 2 Kevin Sattler 7 Rita Schumm 11 Noemi Galeano 14 Carol Hedtke 15 Patty Domico 15 Susan Groff 24 Linda Lamb 24 Elizabeth McGinniss 26 Carol Buys 26 Jim Crona 29 Bob Schumm June 17 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 Psalm 20 2 Corinthians 5:6-17 Mark 4:26-34 Lectionary Readings: June 24 1 Samuel 17:1-49 Psalm 9:9-20 & Corinthians 6:1-13 Mark 4:35-41

9 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 NO Zumba 8am-12:30 Woodland Hall Graduation 2 10-noon- Tai Chi 1-4:30pm-TDBC 3 9:00-PB Prac 9:30am-SS 10:00am-Choir Prac 10:30am-Worship 4 10am-Zumba 6:30-St Andrews 5 5:30-Hatha Yoga 6 10am-Zumba 5-11pm- Graduation Party 6:00 PB Practice 7:00 Choir Practice 7 10am-Hatha Yoga 4:00pm-Pilates 8 10am-Zumba 9 3-5pm Tai Chi 10 9:00-PB Prac 9:30am-SS 10:00am-Choir Prac 10:30am-Worship 11:30- Congregational Mtg 11 10am-Zumba am-Zumba 14 NO Hatha Yoga 4:00pm-Pilates 1510am-Zumba pm Tai Chi 5:30-Hatha Yoga 6:00 PB Practice 7:00 Choir Practice 17 9:00-PB Prac 9:30am-SS 10:00am-Choir Prac 10:30am-Worship 18 10am-Zumba am-Zumba 21 10am-Hatha Yoga 4:00pm-Pilates 22 10am Zumba pm Tai Chi 5:30-Hatha Yoga 6:00 PB Practice 7:00 Choir Practice 7:00pm-Admin Mtg 24 9:00-PB Prac 9:30am-SS 10:00am-Choir Prac 10:30am-Worship 25 10am-Zumba am-Zumba 28 10am-Hatha Yoga 4:00pm-Pilates 29 10am Zumba pm Tai Chi 6:00pm-EPC 7:00pm-Session Mtg 7:00pm-Capital Twirlers 5:30-Hatha Yoga 6:00 PB Practice 7:00 Choir Practice