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THE ANNUAL REPORT
the present & future church

across the world and back

madagascar report

Jesus life story

Sunday mornings with Case Thorp and stephen ministry a community of caregivers

Seek God. Share His Love. Humbly Serve.

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO FPCO.ORG

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SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

the Stack LIFE Story

the life and times of Jesus Christ

Young at Heart New on Sunday Mornings

FEATURES Ingenious Dresses for children in need The Calling of Caregiving Stephen Ministry

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MADAGASCAR
Healing, encouragement and a reminder of the Churchs deep ties throughout the globe.

10 Ways to Praise Time with God Family News

The ANNUAL REPORT

GOING BAREFOOT, 12
Words of wisdom from this summers participants, and a helpful footprint for your daily experience.

ON THE COVER: CAREN HEWITT PRAYS IN MADAGASCAR. ABOVE, CAROL HAFER HUGS MALAGASY MISSION PARTNERS GOODBYE. AT RIGHT, THE ENTRANCE TO THE CHAPEL IN THOMASINA.

PHOTOS: SHEA CHRISTINE, KIM PENNEY, JASON FRAZIER

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SAVE THE DATE

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HOLIDAY WEEKEND WORSHIP: 9:45 Genesis & 11:00am Traditional

Church Offices Closed for Labor Day RTS Wisdom for Living course begins

Choir Retreat - Mission Inn LIFE Story Class Begins, 9:45am Communion Sunday

Barefoot Church Kickoff!

Womens Cancer Support Group Divorce Care Support Group begins

First Connections begins

Infertility Support Group

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Young at Heart Luncheon, 10:30am

World Communion Sunday Biblical Entrepreneurship trip to Madagascar

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Reformation Sunday

For more upcoming events visit fpco.org/calendar

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NEW TO FIRST PRES?

the Columns stack

useful information, timely trivia and handy tips for navigating life at FirstPres (and life in general)

If you know someone whod like to get more connected at First Pres, tell them about our handy form at fpco.org/guest. They can share their info and sign up to be on the mailing list.

GUY STUFF
The September Lunch Series has been released for The Gathering, a great place to learn what it takes to grow as a Christian leader, follower of Jesus and all around manly man. Lunch is $10 in Lee Fellowship Hall. Learn more at thegathering.org. SEPTEMBER SPEAKERS Sept. 3 - Dr. David Swanson Sept. 10 - William Andrews Sept. 17 - Brad Staton Sept. 24 - Ron Peri

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
We send out a weekly email newsletter with important announcements for the coming week. Well never share your information, and you can unsubscribe anytime. Join now at fpco.org/email.

HEALING FROM DIVORCE

Our next Divorce Care group begins September 25. Meeting each Wednesday for 13 weeks, Divorce Care provides focused sessions and a safe place to process for both adults and children. For more information, contact Linda McCallister at x1159.

B.E. CLASS
September 17-18 Register now for Biblical Entrepreneurship 1, a transformational business discipleship course. BE is designed to teach Biblical entrepreneurship characteristics, goals and responsibilities, how to take calculated risks, how to solve problems, Biblical stewardship and Biblical profit. Cost is $295; register at fpco.org/register. Questions? Contact Glenn Repple at glenn.repple@garepple.com or 407-339-9090.

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AMAZING GLAZE
Holy spotted plates, Batman! Join us September 28 from 9:00am-1:00pm for a fun-filled day of designing and creating three little clay dishes that can be used for anything from sushi to nuts. Call 407-841-1292 to register.

OF NEW MEMBERS ARE INVITED BY FRIENDS & FAMILY

FIRST CONNECTIONS
Know someone who is ready to join the church or learn more about what it means to be a part of this covenant community? First Connections is a 7-week class that gives new members and visitors an opportunity to connect with others and find out about the life and ministry of this church family. Classes begin September 25 sign up at fpco.org/ register.

A CHICKEN SANDWICH & A GOOD BOOK

Our Infant Child Care Center is hosting their annual Spirit Night & Book Fair September 21. Stop by Colonial Plaza locations of Chick-Fil-A between 4:30-7:30pm and Barnes & Noble between 6:30-9:00pm. A percentage of your purchase will be donated to the ICCC, if you mention their name. In addition, B&N will host a story time, MusikGarten sing-along, face painting & a scavenger hunt so little people can come, too!

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LIFE
WITH DR. CASE THORP

STORY
You know who Jesus is. But do you know the whole story?
Lining up the chronology in each account of Jesus life in the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John), Dr. Case Thorp will teach the story of Jesus through serious, in-depth study. Continuing with research techniques used in the Pure Bible class, youll follow the full narrative, learning how this particular life story still continues today.

SEPTEMBER 8 - MAY 18 SUNDAYS, 9:45AM

ROOM 310, THE EDINGTON MINISTRY CENTER

Every life is significant. But only One tells the whole story.

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YOUNG AT HEART
LUNCHEON SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS
We look forward to catching up with you when we start our new season on Friday, October 4.
Young at Heart gatherings for adults 55+ are held the first Friday of each month (except January) and enjoy fellowship, special program speakers, and a yummy lunch. We start with fellowship at 10:30am, the program begins at 11:00am and lunch is served at noon. Come meet new friends, be encouraged by other Christians, and share in some fun and laughter. We always include a time to praise God and thank Him as we celebrate friendships, birthdays, anniversaries and other milestones. The Young at Heart Council has a great program for 2013-2014 and are excited about this seasons speakers from our church family and community. Mark your calendars & make your reservation! The cost for lunch is $8 and a reservation is required. Call Linda McCallister at 407.423.3441 x1159 or email lmccallister@fpco.org. Bus transportation is provided for Westminster Towers residents with pick up time at 10:15am. 6
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2013-2014 YAH SCHEDULE

OCTOBER 4 Dr. Dan Sharp, Minister of Worship

NOVEMBER 1 Joy Dickinson, News Columnist with the Orlando Sentinel DECEMBER 6 JANUARY 10 FEBRUARY 7 MARCH 7 APRIL 4 MAY 2 Celebrating the Christmas Story & favorite Christmas Carols Robert Bowden, Director of Harry P. Leu Gardens Dr. Case Thorp, Associate Pastor of Mission & Evangelism Heritage Celebration, hosted by Heart of the City Foundation Tom Schneider, Director at Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc. Ed LHeureux, Author, Historian, Lecturerfunny guy!

Sunday Mornings
JOIN THE TEAM
It takes a lot of people to keep Sunday mornings running smoothly around here, and most of those are our fantastic volunteers. Were always on the lookout for people to share their gifts and volunteer their time. We have a wide range of opportunities available: from volunteering as a greeter or an usher, to singing in the choir, monitoring kids in our SHINE childrens ministry, or even driving a bus! Yep, theres a place for you. Jesus said, I am among you as one who serves. (Luke 22:27) Follow His footsteps in a joyous way! Find out which spots we have available at fpco.org/servenow.

PASS
PARKING ASSISTANCE for SUNDAY SERVICE
Do you find accessibility to our campus from the parking garage on Rosalind a challenge on Sunday mornings? Are you experiencing mobility issues that make it difficult or painful to attend a Sunday morning worship service or Sunday school because you require the assistance of a cane, walker, wheel chair or another person? Do you have members in your family that require assistance because of special needs? You may qualify for a PASS a parking permit that will offer on-campus parking in the basement of the Clayton Life Center, or those spaces on the loop behind Lee Fellowship Hall that are identified as handicapped parking. Because spaces are limited, a PASS will not guarantee a parking spot it will simply give you access to these designated areas. To find out more details on this Sunday morning parking option and see if you qualify for a PASS, please contact Lori Needham in the Hospitality Ministry at x1463.

RECYCLE YOUR BULLETIN

Were making efforts as a church to be better stewards of our resources and environment. You can now get any Sunday mornings worship bulletin on your smartphone by visiting fpco.org/bulletin. In addition, 8:30am Traditional and 9:45am Genesis worshippers will want to look for new recycling stations in the hallways adjacent to the Sanctuary (the Grand Hallway or outside the Prayer Room) and inside Lee Fellowship Hall. We ask that if you dont want to take your bulletin home, you simply return it for someone to use at the next service. Thank you for helping us; small changes like this can make a big difference throughout the year!

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HOW DEEP THE FATHERS LOVE

by Carol Hafer Crossing an ocean and a continent, our Madagascar Mission Team spent 13 days alongside our Malagasy partners in June, serving, praying and offering Gods healing presence to those who sought Him. Team leader, Carol Hafer, shares her reflections on a girls school retreat and one very special dinner. One of the priorities for this teams trip to Madagascar was to host a seaside retreat for over 100 girls and staff of the Behoririka Christian Girls School. Our plan was to teach about the Fathers heart through prayer and acts of love. On the second morning of our retreat, we gathered for our teaching time with the girls. Seated on wobbly benches in a thatched roof chapel, the smell of wood burning nearby, the sounds of roosters and playing children echoed in our ears. Gifted teachers from our team, George and Donna Snow, began by acknowledging some of the negative examples we often see of 8
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earthly fathers, and the lies we believe about our Heavenly Father as a result. Two nights earlier we had shown the film Magdalena, a Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) production that had just been translated and released in Malagasy in late April. Over 50 girls came forward to receive Jesus as their personal Savior. It was a beautiful scene as we prayed for each one. But like Mary Magdalene, these girls have experienced deep wounds, especially from the father or male figures in their lives. Wounds which we couldnt begin to comprehend and the girls had never spoken of; yet there was healing God wanted to do so they could really know and experience His love for them. As several types of negative father-figures were described (absent, abusive, distant, etc.) expressions of pain began to surface in many of the girls. The men on our team, feeling led to stand in for earthly fathers,

shared personal words with many of the girls, letting them know that they had been wronged, and should have been treated differently. Then, as one of our Malagasy brothers stood before them, slowly and intently reading A Love Letter from Father God, deeply buried tears began to flow freely. American and Malagasy men stood together in the front of the room, as almost every girl lined up to receive a blessing and words of Father Gods love for them. Together, the mission team walked around to pray and hug as needed; and what began as a simple lesson of the Fathers love struck a cord for so many young girls on an intense, emotional level. Many wept, clinging to us, tears running onto our rain jackets and to the floor. Slowly, the tears abated. Peace came over this Holy place, and faces began to look lighter, eyes clearer. Gods healing Spirit had been among us and we were all changed. Gathering the next morning, each girl tore up a piece of paper covered with the lies they had believed about their Heavenly Father and His love for them. The final teaching explained their true identity, as daughters of the King. Each was given a picture of a raggedly dressed girl looking in the mirror, seeing the reflection of a princess looking back. These pictures set the stage for what was to come next. Later our team began the preparations for an extraordinary night. In the next hour, invitations would go out to each girl, inviting them to a banquet, given by the King. Our team had been looking forward to The Princess Banquet for a long, long time. Wedding cakes were baked, tables were set, candles were lit, and the anticipation built as we watched the room transform into an elegant banquet hall. The lights were turned down, classical music played, and escorts Kent Sterchi and Rob Bosscher adjusted their tuxedos as everyone assumed their places. Ushered into the hall two at a time, each girl was wrapped in a new pashmina as she heard the words in Malagasy, You are loved by Your Father. Then a shining tiara was placed atop her head with the declaration, You are a beautiful daughter of the King. Each time, (continued on next page)
ABOVE, TWO GIRLS HOLD UP THEIR NEW MALAGASY BIBLES.

ABOVE, ROB BOSSCHER AND MICHELLE STERCHI PRAY AND SHARE WORDS OF TRUTH WITH GIRLS FROM THE BEHORIRIKA SCHOOL. BELOW, KENT STERCHI ESCORTS ONE OF THE GIRLS AT THE PRINCESS BANQUET.

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an escort would walk them to a mirror to see their reflection, as a visual reminder of the moment. Then each girl was seated; for the first time in their lives having a chair pulled out for them as they sat, eyes wide and faces glowing. Some of the 13-15 year old group shared their reactions:

memberyou were all part of sharing the Fathers Love with these precious girls and their leaders.

I was overwhelmed with joy. It was such a surprise, I did not expect it at all when they put a tiara on my head. - Lucia Seems like I had angels in front of me and I think Jesus Himself escorted me. - Tantely It was so good and unexpected when they put the tiara on my head. I felt so strengthened in my spirit. - Kanto
After serving a four-course meal, worship began. We stayed in our seats at first; tears of joy, huge smiles, some hands lifted. But as we continued to sing, we could sit no longer. Soon, everyone joined into one large line, holding each others waists and weaving around the tables. As Alleluja rang out, we were no longer Americans and Malagasy: we were all sons and daughters of the King. We were family, experiencing the joy of being loved by our Father. After cake, we announced we had brought the girls Bibles as a gift, and they literally stood and cheered. Handing out a Bible to each girl, with their name and a blessing from First Pres Womens Ministry in each one, we explained the bookmarks enclosed were prayed for by Serve Day team members, who had made each one. Looking back, I wished each member of our church family could have been there with us. But in reality, you actually were. Every prayer, every financial gift, every Serve Day volunteer, every Womens Ministry 10
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Thank you for allowing us to represent all of you. To be vessels of God, through First Presbyterian Church of Orlando. As is often said following an experience in the mission field, we went to share the Fathers heart. But our team experienced His heart in a way we could never have imagined. Amazing love, indeed. Carol Hafer is our Director of Mission and is in her element leading teams to places like Madagascar. Our blooming relationship with our partners there is the result of prayer, generosity, lots of hard work on the part of our mission teams and Gods extraordinary goodness. If you would like to know more about how you can live out Gods mission in Madagascar, Orlando or places unknown, Carol can help. chafer@fpco.org.

NEXT STEP
BRING YOUR BUSINESS SAVVY and join Dr. Case Thorp in Madagascar, October 21-30. Business leaders are needed to share insights with Malagasy entrepreneurs, through our Biblical Entrepreneurship Initiative. cthorp@fpco.org. LEARN MORE about our Madagascar Partnership at fpco.org/madagascar.

150 and COUNTING

MAKING OLD THINGS NEW, TOGETHER
ABOVE, THE SEWING GROUP SHOWS OFF THEIR SKILLS. AT RIGHT, A MALAGASY GIRL FROM THE TOPAZA ORPHANAGE MODELS HER NEW DRESS WITH OUR MISSION TEAM.

by Sara Holcomb Is there another possible use for a mans shirt when he can no longer wear it? Absolutely. A dedicated group of ladies from First Pres volunteer their time and PinterEveryone in the group is busy creating and improving est-worthy talents to transform used shirts into darling the design but most importantly, they are sewing the sundresses. seeds of our faith by seeing the need. Within the group, there are a wide variety of skilllevels. Some are certified sewing instructors and others pulled machines out of the bottom of a closet and dusted them off. The goal is to make the dresses as fun and cheerful as possible for the children who will wear them. The group has developed creative and helpful innovations as more dresses are made, including ways to prolong the life of the dress and even adding handy pockets. Received with smiles, delight and excitement, each dress bears on the inside an iron-on-label that says Jesus loves me in the appropriate native language. TO DATE, 150 DRESSES HAVE BEEN DELIVERED BY MISSION TEAMS TO MADAGASCAR AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. All of our shirts are aquired by donation. We are grateful to the Pass the Word and Basics Sunday school classes, who have been enthusiastic contributors, but will take individual donations too! Fabric pieces of half a yard or more are also very useful. And of course, more hands to help sew are always welcome! To find out more about this ministry or to donate, call Sara Holcomb at 208.622.7665 before October 1, or at 407.425.3711 after October 2.
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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR TIME

POINTERS FOR THE BAREFOOT CHURCH EXPERIENCE
by Kent Sterchi & Hailey Domeck The Barefoot Church experience is designed to help you consider how Gods Kingdom can expand in the city of Orlando through the faithfulness of the church. We have been praying for our church family and community, and we pray that Gods healing love will break out all across our city. We hope that our hearts will begin to break for the things that break the heart of God. Over the summer, a group of First Pres staff members created a Barefoot Church group together daily following the Primer as many of you will do this Fall. Our goal was to learn what God has to say about justice, mercy, compassion, and our role in His Kingdom, as well as act as guinea pigs for the experience so we could be better prepared to equip our church family in the coming months. Like you will do, we met weekly, faced scheduling challenges and wrestled with tough questions. We prayed and followed Gods leading in looking for people to serve. And as weve reflected on our journey, there are three keys we found that will help you immensely as you begin your own Barefoot Church experience in the coming weeks: prayer, priority, and perseverance. 12
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PRAYER

In John chapter 14, verses 13-14, Jesus said, Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it. The Barefoot Church Primer is a daily journal that will challenge and lead you in discovering more about God, yourself and the needs in the world. Before you begin, pray that God will open your eyes to what He wants to reveal to you that day. As you spend time with God, wrestling with Scripture and responding to the questions, remember to hold it all up in prayer. Also, remember the power of corporate prayer in asking God to guide your group and seek His will as you make plans to serve others.

Finding the Daily Rhythm

Here are four things to consider as you prepare for a daily walk with God through the Barefoot Church Primer: 1. Make a decision to do the Primer every day. Set aside 20-30 minutes daily to meet with God and learn the things He wants to teach you each day of the BC experience. We recommend doing it in the morning, since some of the activities are directed at the rest of your day. 2. Never allow an exception to interfere with your commitment to be faithful in your daily appointment with God. 3. Tell others of your decision and invite them to ask you how you are doing in developing your new habit. This could be your spouse or other members of your group. Living as a covenant community means we spur one another on in our pursuit of God and godliness. 4. Know that God will bless your new habit. Being faithful to your decision to meet with God for 56 days will deepen your love for Christ, one another and the world!

PRIORITY

In Matthew chapter 6, verse 33, Jesus said, But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. To get the most out of this experience, give yourself time to go through your Barefoot Church Primer each day. This is extremely important; the Primer is designed for daily interaction, not weekly catch-up sessions. So if you get behind, we promise youll be frustrated. (We speak from experience.) On at least one day of each week, there is a call to action - such as researching organizations that are meeting needs, or looking for one person in need and meeting that need, on that day. If you miss it, its not easy to go back and do-over. Both you and your group will benefit from prioritizing time in the Primer, daily.

PERSEVERANCE

In the letter to the Galatians, chapter 6 verse 9, the Apostle Paul said, Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. One of the distinguishing marks of a disciple of Jesus is perseverance, remaining steadfast in our commitment to follow Him, despite the obstacles that may arise. The BC experience will be a test for each of us; we will be challenged by our busyness, the enemy, and our own desire for comfort. We should experience a healthy tension as we wrestle through difficult spiritual questions. Our prayer is that each one of us will be

sustained by the Holy Spirit to not grow weary living as disciples who light our world! Kent Sterchi and Hailey Domeck are First Pres Minister and Coordinator of Discipleship, respectively. They have been praying for Barefoot Church in our church for more than a year, and are available to answer your groups questions and help you figure out the next steps along the pathway of discipleship. hdomeck@fpco.org 13

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Commissioned to
by Robert Sigler, Stephen Ministry Leader One of the hallmarks of life at First Pres is the unique way our church family cares for one another. If youve been a recipient of that care, either during a crisis or time of celebration, you know what a tremendous testament it can be to Gods presence in our midst.

Care

gram, teaching new trainees, and building our network of relationships with other central Florida Stephen Ministry leaders.

Newly commissioned Stephen Minister, Joan Clayton, said of the experience, The training for Stephen MinStephen Ministers are an important part of our churchs istry was excellent. There were practical lessons and ability to care for people in crisis or need. Called and wisdom of Scriptures learned that will be invaluable in various situations throughout life in our roles as Stecommissioned (specifically charged and entrusted), each one comes from within our covenant community phen Ministers and beyond. and participates in extensive training. Another new Stephen Minister, Dale Leavy, said, For On Sunday, June 16, First Presbyterian joyfully comme, one of the fun things about the training was getting to know the Stephen Ministers in training from other missioned ten new Stephen Ministers, joining the twenty-six current Stephen Ministers who serve our area churches. church family. Karen Putney added, The Stephen Ministry training and commissioning touched me deeply and made me In addition, two current Stephen Ministers, Diana realize so much more of Christs saving grace and love, Larsen and Robert Sigler, also completed training to become Stephen Ministry Leaders, joining four others not just for me, but for all those with whom He brings me in contact. at FPCO. They will assist in administering the pro-

NEW STEPHEN MINISTRY LEADERS DIANA LARSEN (FOURTH FROM LEFT), AND ROBERT SIGLER (FAR RIGHT) POSE WITH STEPHEN MINISTRY FOUNDER, DR. KEN HAUGK (CENTER).

Affectionately referring to this years training class, current Leader Barbara Brown was full of endorsements, saying It was my pleasure to lead the new Stephen Ministers through their training and I know that they will be great Stephen Ministers. They all have a very caring heart, are good listeners, and have a strong belief in God. We welcome them to our Stephen Ministry family. Training for each Stephen Minister lasts five months and involves over 50 hours of instruction. Stephen Ministry is an international program providing distinctive Christian care to individuals who are experiencing difficult times in their lives, such as divorce, death or illness of a loved one, job loss, emotional distress, or other similar issues. Since its inception in 1975, over 11,000 congregations, representing 150 denominations in 26 countries have participated in the program. First Presbyterian Church of Orlando has had an active Stephen Ministry program for more than 20 years.

OUR NEWEST
STEPHEN MINISTERS
Amy Mixson Anne Davis Carole Walston Clint Beaty Dale Leavy Jessie Adams Joan Clayton Karen Putney Marlene Petty-Geis Syd Brown

BECOME A STEPHEN MINISTER NEED SOME BACKUP?

The next training class begins January, 2014. If you want to learn more about what it takes to become a Stephen Minister, call Tammas Smith at 407.423.3441 x1455. Stephen Ministers can be a great support in difficult times. If youd like to receive care from one of our caregivers, call Linda McCallister 407.423.3441 at x1159.

10 Ways to Praise
Want to spend more time with God, but not sure how to get started? Our Prayer Team is serious about finding ways to equip our church family to pray, so theyve provided these prayers celebrating Gods character. Cut them out and place them where youll see them, and then make a little room in your day to praise God - by yourself or with your family.

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The God Who Answers Prayer I praise and honor You, Father, because You are a God who loves to answer prayer and who begins to answer before I pray. Isaiah 65:24 A Forgiving God I want to bless You with praise, Father, because You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Nehemiah 9:17 God, My Peace I praise You with all my heart, Lord, because You are my Jehovah-Shalom (The Lord Our Peace) who will soon crush Satan under my feet. Romans 16:20 A Provider God I praise You today, Lord, as my JehovahJireh (The Lord Will Provide), who makes all grace abound in me and generously provides all I need. 2 Corinthians 9:8 The God Who Heals Father, I praise You because You are the Lord who heals me. Exodus 15:26 The God of all Comfort Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:3

A Giving God All praise and honor be Yours, O God, because You are a generous God, who did not even stop short of giving Your own Son. John 3:16 God My Shepherd I bless Your name and praise You as my Jehovah-Rohi (The Lord is My Shepherd) who will shepherd me and guide me in the paths of righteousness for Your names sake. Psalm 23:1-3 King of Kings and Lord of Lords All honor and praise be to You, my God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light. 1 Timothy 6:15 The God of Miracles Lord I praise You because You are the God who performs miracles; You display Your power among the peoples. Psalm 77:14

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Next Step
Our Prayer Team is buzzing about An Enduring Embrace by Juanita Ryan. A new favorite for teaching individuals how to experience Gods love at the heart of prayer, it is available on amazon.com

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TIME WITH GOD

making spiritual disciplines a daily habit
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering Gods grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:8-10 us to practice hospitality. The subject of hospitality can stir several emotions from pure joy for those who have the spiritual gift of hospitality to anxiety for those who feel this is better left to those who are gifted.

Fast forward to the 21st Century what hinders us from practicing hospitality?
- Busy schedules - Inconveniences - Strains on family - Limited budgets - It requires workand the list goes on! Peters point is hospitality is love in action and through caring acts of hospitality our love is reflected and tested.

Hospitality - The New Testament commands each of

The Apostles Paul and Peter wrote the Christian guidelines on practicing hospitality and each make it clear that it is to be done with love and in love. These New Testament scriptures do not suggest that only certain people or certain cultures have the ability to show hospitality, but state clearly that hospitality is an essential of brotherly and sisterly love and Christian community. Christ commanded us to love one another as He loves us. Practicing hospitality is what all Christians should do in obedience to God! Helga Henry, wife of writer and theologian Carl F. H. Henry, forcefully expressed this point: Christian hospitality is not a matter of choice; it is not a matter of money; it is not a matter of age, social standing, sex or personality. Christian hospitality is a matter of obedience to God. Note in Peters scripture above that we are to offer hospitality without grumbling. Grumbling does not promote love; it promotes disharmony, it is discouraging and creates discontentment. His letter was written to a Christian community that was facing persecution and he was reminding them and encouraging them to remember to love one another because the unity offered through love would see them through their trials. One very practical way to show love was through hospitality and that remains true today!

How can we, a body of believers following Christs example, practice hospitality?
- Open your home to neighbors; - Prepare a meal and take it to a family in need; perhaps due to an illness or birth of a child; - Offer help to a widow or widower home repairs, lawn care, or transportation to important appointments; - Volunteer to open your home to missionaries or traveling servants of the Lord; - Cook something delicious for someone in the homeless community, or bake for them during the holidays; - Volunteering in ministry opportunities that offer service, giving and evangelizing. Hospitality is meant to be practiced by everyone, every day. Who have you loved in a tangible way today?

Next Step
Love to entertain and help others feel welcome? Our church is a great place to play host or hostess to visitors, and were looking for help with hospitality. To find out more, call Lori Needham at 407.423.3441 x1463.

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FAMILY NEWS
Congratulations to...
Robert and Melissa Milward on the birth of their daughter, Everlee Rose Milward, born February 13, 2013. The proud grandmother is Laura Milward. Scott and Erin Baker have a son, David Glenn Baker, born May 10, 2013. Tanner Blane Fox and Ashley Elizabeth Ball, who were married, June 22, 2013, in the Sanctuary. Ashley is the daughter of Robby and Margie Ball, and the granddaughter of Mrs. Ruth Johnson. John David Sanderson and Emily Ann Burkett, who were married in the Sanctuary, on June 29, 2013. Emily is the daughter of Kevin and Julie Burkett. Joshua Arnwine Autrey and Brittni Lyn Bailey, who were married in the Reformation Chapel, on June 28, 2013. Terrence and Melissa Hart on the birth of their daughter, Skyler McKinley Hart,born June 29, 2013. The proud grandparents are Craig and Barbara Clayton, and the proud great-grandparents are Malcolm and Mary Damon Clayton. Scott and Meredith Gaylord on the birth of their son, Hampton Rollins Gaylord, born July 1, 2013. Christopher Grant Wiborg and Callie Michelle Killgore who were married July 13, 2013, in the Sanctuary. Christopher is the son of Bob and Gina Wiborg. Andrew Clifton James and Emma Leann Robbinson, who were married July 20, 2013, in the Sanctuary. Emma is the daughter of Bill and Nancy Robbinson, Jr. and the granddaughter of Bill and Barbara Robbinson, Sr. Michael and Gloria Leach on the birth of their son, Valen Michael Leach, born July 30, 2013. The proud grandmother is Jan Leach. Danny and Julianne Hendrickson on the birth of their son, Blake Hendrickson, born August 4, 2013. The proud grandparents are Mike and Linda Bailey. Fred and Vicki Leonhardt on the death of his mother, Gaetane Leonhardt, on July 21, 2013. Mrs. Leonhardt was the grandmother of Ashley Leonhardt Lee and Whitaker Leonhardt. Bette Hallmark, on the death of her husband, Craig Hallmark, on August 7, 2013. Mr. Hallmark was the father of Lori (Coy) Tipping and the grandfather of Cody, Abby, Garrett, and Kate Tipping. Vicki and Bryan Williams on the death of her mother, Jane Tonn, on August 7, 2013. Mrs. Tonn was the grandmother of Tyler and Kyle Williams. Bobbie and Robert Woglemuth on the death of her father, Raymon Gardner, on August 7, 2013.

Sympathy to...
Andy and Cindi Hyltin on the death of his mother, Nell Hyltin, on May 25, 2013. Mrs. Hyltin was the grandmother of Hunter and Morgan Hyltin. Rebecca and Brandon Hueber on the death of her grandmother, Nancy Earnhart, on June 17, 2013. Ray and Julie Spencer on the death of his step-father, Ron Neidert, on June 21, 2013. Mr. Neidert was the grandfather of Cole Spencer. Jean Gallagher, on the death of her husband, Charles Gallagher, on June 23, 2013. Ramonia Perez on the death of her husband, Joseph Perez, on June 29, 2013. Mrs. Perez was the father of Jose Perez, Jr, Jossie Perez, and Gina PerezCalhoun. Margaret Chapman on the death of her husband, Glen Chapman, on June 30, 2013. Fred and Diana Larsen on the death of his mother, Polly Larsen, on July 13, 2013. Suzanne and Keith Rhodes on the death of her father, Galen Brandt, on July 19, 2013. Trista and Tad Smith on the death of their nephew, Brandt Ballenger, on July 23, 2013.

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FROM DR. DAVID SWANSON

A MESSAGE

As I look back on this past year of ministry, the word that comes to mind most often is

J O Y.

MISSIONAL LIVING

God, in His sovereign faithfulness, has restored our church and our ministry to a place of joy as we seek to build His Kingdom through First Presbyterian Church. Throughout the past year, our church has been renewed and refocused through our three primary vision elements. These are the areas we will continue to develop in the next three years, so let me speak to them specifically.

DISCIPLESHIP

This is the heart of what we want our church to be:

a disciple-making church. We want our church to be filled with disciples of Jesus Christ, men and women who are equipped to live as His faithful followers day in and day out. For that reason, when we survey our congregation this fall, we will be asking you baseline questions about your spiritual practice. Our belief is that those who truly follow Christ will be engaged weekly in the following: worship, prayer, personal Bible reading, giving, serving, and taking part in covenant community. We want to be able to measure how that grows over time while learning to understand what tools are the most useful in facilitating that growth. Our Barefoot Church experience will be a great boost to our entire understanding of what personal discipleship really means. 20

Closely related to being a disciple is how we move out into the world to use our gifts in service. It is impossible for a true disciple NOT to do this. Part of my aha moment during my sabbatical was recognizing that our church has been so programmatically driven that we were not actually giving you time to live out your faith in your families and in your communities. We needed to start doing less so that you could be in the world," meeting people, building relationships, and serving those in need. The term living missionally has been used often, and we hope to make that an integral part of who we are. We want to follow the call of Jesus to His disciples in Mark 3. We are to be with him that he might send them out. This is the twofold rhythm of discipleship we come in, we go out into the world. And we do that over and over again.

COVENANT COMMUNITY

The third area of growth for us has been in understanding what it means to be a covenant community. God has made a covenant with us a commitment of love and grace and faithfulness. If we are His people called to live together in community, then we are to have that same sense of covenant commitment with each other. We are not here because of what we get. We are in this com-

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munity because we are committed to the Kingdombuilding work of God in this place. As such, we sink down deep relational roots, we deal with conflicts directly, and we do not get blown by the wind because we dont like the drapes or we dont like a decision the Session made. We are investing in this community of faith even as God has invested His life in us. Out of these three things will flow the direction and future of our church, and our prayer is that the Holy Spirit will continue to mold and shape us. As we think about our changing culture and what will unfold in Orlando and this nation in the next ten years, we want to be salt and light, a warm and hopeful place where people can come to find living water. As such, I would like to see us do three things: BECOME DEBT-FREE BY THE END OF 2016. Currently, we owe just short of $4,000,000, primarily from prior building and our departure from the PCUSA. Lets aim to eliminate that and move forward, financially unemcumbered, into a new season of ministry! BECOME MORE ENGAGED IN PERSONAL EVANGELISM, reaching out to those who do not know Christ, such that we see a surge of adult baptisms. Yes, I would like to see us baptize 250 adults in a single year within ten years. GROW THE KINGDOM OF GOD BY PLANTING NEW CHURCHES IN PLACES WHERE CHURCHES DO NOT EXIST. I want us to be one of the leading churches in establishing this effort in the EPC, such that new churches are being formed in locations where the gospel is not being heard, both in this country and beyond.

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22 STAFF UPDATES 24 STUDENT MINISTRY 26 ONE WORD 27 HOSPITALITY IN PERSON & ONLINE 28
ESSENTIALS GENEROSITY & FINANCIALS

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Your Session is already talking about these goals. Your pastors are zealous in their pursuit of what God wants for us. Join us in this. Worship. Pray. Read. Give. Serve. Engage. Our future is bright as we follow the One who is the Light of Life! With great expectation in Jesus for our future together, I remain Faithfully yours in Christ,

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We are a cove community, ma who light the w We ar munity, making

COVENANT COMMUNITY

3,505
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP AS OF 8/27/13

7%

WEBSITE

61%

FRIENDS & FAMILY

13%

ON CAMPUS SCHOOLS (ICCC, WDS, TCS)

98

HOW NEW MEMBERS HEAR ABOUT FIRST PRES

NEW MEMBERS IN 2013

18%

ADULTS BY PROFESSION OF FAITH

12

OTHER

ADULTS BY BAPTISM

239
WORSHIP SERVICES CELEBRATED

H O L I DAY AT T E N DA N C E TRENDS
2011-2012

CHRISTMAS EVE

3,642 4,261

2012-2013

EASTER SUNDAY

3,207 4,134

1,209

PRAYER REQUESTS LIFTED UP

1,300

HOURS OF 1-ON-1 STEPHEN MINISTRY CARE TO THOSE IN CRISIS OR NEED

850

HOSPITAL VISITS BY PASTORS plus 176 ADDITIONAL HOSPITAL VISITS

1,068
22

VISITS TO HOMEBOUND MEMBERS

767

CALLS TO AT-HOME HEALING MEMBERS

134

COMMUNIONS SERVED AT HOME plus 274 SERVED AT WESTMINSTER CURRENT BALANCE OF GOOD SAMARITAN FUND

1,043
TELECARE CALLS

$63,000

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enant aking disciples world. re a covenant disciples who

MAKING DISCIPLES
400 575
CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING (APPROXIMATE)

83

370

300

285

NEW FAMILIES VISITED SHINE SINCE MARCH 2013

INDIVIDUALS IN LIFE COMMUNITY

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDEES

STUDENT SHINE MINISTRY CHILDRENS (MIDDLE AND MINISTRY HIGH SCHOOL)

WOMENS BIBLE STUDY

LIGHTING THE WORLD

805
SERVE DAY PARTICIPANTS
FALL 2012 & SPRING 2013

14,172 HOURS GIVEN

FOUR12 SERVE DAY COMPASSION CORNER MERCY ACHIEVER'S CLUB MERCY DRIVE MINISTRIES JOBS PARTNERSHIP

2,025

3,320

1,723

800

INDIVIDUALS VISIT COMPASSION CORNER ANNUALLY. 1,600 OF WHICH RECEIVE ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE.

10,000+

1,620

4,784

FPCO SIX

COMPASSION CORNER, FOUR12, ICCC SCHOLARSHIPS,MADAGASCAR INITIATIVE, MERCY DRIVE INITIATIVE, JAIL & PRISON INITIATIVE.

$185,387

MISSION MINISTRIES

TO PROGRAMS

$55,287

& EMERGENCY FUND

TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

$33,250

TO INDIVIDUAL MISSIONARIES

$21,750

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S TA F F U P DAT E S
T H I S PA G E : NEW HIRES SINCE JUNE 2013. F A C I N G PA G E : C U R R E N T S TA F F TA K E S O N N E W ROLES.

BARBARA BROWN RECEPTIONIST

BETH HEWITT DIRECTOR OF T H E W E E K DAY S C H O O L

RICK MOORE DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL ARTS

SONJA PFLEIDERER A D M I N I S T R AT I V E C O O R D I N AT O R

C A R R I E DAV I S W I L L I A M S O N CHILDREN'S MINISTRY C O O R D I N AT O R

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KENT STERCHI MINISTER OF DISCIPLESHIP

"When considering all the reasons I am excited about my new position as Minister of Discipleship, one stands far above the others: helping develop and implement a plan for what we call life-on-life discipleship. The call of Jesus to 'Go and make disciples' was given to all who profess Christ as Lord, and it is my humble prayer that in the coming years, we are calling and equipping more and more members of our covenant community to become disciple-makers, who will raise up more disciple-makers. I am also excited about working with Bret in the development and implementation of a comprehensive pathway of discipleship, in the hopes we will fulfill the vision of 'making disciples who light their world!' "

BRET ALLEN M I N I S T E R O F F A M I LY L I F E
"I'm excited about my new role as Minister of Family Life because it seems very clearly God-directed. After many months of searching for a new Pastor of Discipleship with no candidates and after the hiring of Kevin Sheehan (new Director of Student Ministries), I was wondering what God had next for me- now I know. God had a plan. I'm also excited because I have the opportunity to work closely with my good friend and brother in Christ, Kent. We have developed a strong friendship and I believe the gifts and talents God has given us will compliment each other. With the renewed emphasis on discipleship, I look forward to being a part of what God is doing here at First Pres and in all our lives."

LORI NEEDHAM D I R E C T O R O F H O S P I TA L I T Y & SPECIAL EVENTS

HAILEY DOMECK C O O R D I N AT O R OF DISCIPLESHIP & F A M I LY L I F E

GLENDA MORGAN EVENTS MANAGER

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S TA F F U P DAT E S

Student Ministry
PAT R I C I A G R AY HIGH SCHOOL C O O R D I N AT O R STEVE EASTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL C O O R D I N AT O R

KEVIN SHEEHAN DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRY

E M I LY I R V I N E MIDDLE SCHOOL C O O R D I N AT O R

TA N N E R F OX HIGH SCHOOL C O O R D I N AT O R

CHRIS ROSSI A D M I N I S T R AT I V E A S S I S TA N T

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WE ASKED OUR STAFF TO SHARE ONE WORD THAT CAPTURES THEIR EXCITEMENT ABOUT MINISTRY IN THE COMING YEAR. WHAT WOULD YOUR WORD BE?

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Hospitality
G REET WARMLY WITH COMPASSION & ENTHUSIASM. R EACH OUT AND ASK A QUESTION. A CT ON A WAY TO SERVE - BE APPROACHABLE. C OMMUNICATE & SIMPLIFY. E SCORT TO THE EXPERIENCE.

WE'RE CHANGING THINGS ACROSS THE BOARD TO MAKE OUR CHURCH A MORE WELCOMING PLACE.
This includes taking a hard look at what a guest to our church experiences on Sunday morning and thoughout the week. We're looking at everything from signange and wayfinding, to better accessibility for seniors and handicapped inviduals, to new and ongoing service training for all of our ministry teams. Earlier in the year, our entire staff participated in a team assessment, and later a training on our new "GRACE" service expectations and how they can be implemented in each ministry area. To join the team and share God's grace on Sunday morning, call Lori Needham at 407.423.3441 x1463.

H E L P U S C R E AT E A WA R M W E L C O M E AT C H U R C H :

First Pres Online

10% 5% 70,301
INCREASE IN PAGE VIEWS

109%
INCREASE IN MOBILE USE

# OF TIMES FPCO.ORG PAGES WERE VIEWED SINCE MAY 2013

INCREASED TIME SPENT ON SITE

42,017
LIVE WORSHIP VIEWERS
316 222 285 255 309 306 272 278

PEOPLE WHO SAW FIRST PRES ON FACEBOOK IN THE PAST 28 DAYS

ONLINE VIEWERS

403 265

MAY 26

JUNE 2

JUNE 9

JUNE 16

JUNE 23

JUNE 30

JULY 7

JULY 14

JULY 21

JULY 28

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Generosity & Finance

G I V I N G PA R T I C I PAT I O N T R E N D

60% 55% 50% 45% 40% 35% 30%

JAN '13

AUG '12

DEC '12

OCT '12

NOV '12

DEC '12

MAR '13

$6,426,576
BUDGET GOAL TO FUND MINISTRY IN 2013-14

DEBT SUMMARY
$7,000,000
MORTGAGE NOTE HOCF NOTE LOC (SEPARATION AGREEMENT) LOC (VIDEO UPGRADE) WORKING CAPITAL

INCREASE IN GIVING PARTICIPATION

4.9%

6,000,000

DECREASE IN AVG WEEKLY GIVING AMOUNT

0.86%

5,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000

$120,339

AVERAGE WEEKLY OFFERING JULY 2012- JULY 2013

1,000,000 0

$430,208
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

DEBT PAID SINCE JUNE 2012 (INTEREST & PRINCIPAL)

MAY '13

JUN '13

SEP '12

JUL '12

FEB '13

APR '13

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BALANCE SHEET
ASSETS CASH & INVENTORY INVESTMENTS RECEIVABLES PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT OTHER ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & ACCRUED EXPENSES DEFERRED REVENUES OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2013 2012 $1,399,834 $902,310 $74,309 $73,676 ($602,469) ($579,679) $21,751,208 $22,779,894 $154,543 $161,273 $22,777,425 $23,337,473 $198,825 $45,760 $6,861 $251,447 $286,202 $9,931 $2,964 $299,098 $2,097,191 $203,443 $900,000 $3,200,633 $3,499,731 $17,215,666 $970,515 $1,651,561 $19,837,742 $23,337,473

LONG TERM LIABILITIES MORTGAGE NOTE $1,929,691 LOC VIDEO UPGRADE $154,425 LOC SEPARATION AGREEMENT $798,746 TOTAL LONG TERM LIABILITIES $2,882,861 TOTAL LIABILITIES $3,134,308

NET ASSETS UNRESTRICTED ASSETS $16,905,655 TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED $970,515 DESIGNATED ACCOUNTS $1,766,946 TOTAL NET ASSETS $19,643,116 TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $22,777,425

RESERVES
$600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 JUNE 2009 JUNE 2010 JUNE 2011 JUNE 2012 JUNE 2013 OPERATING RESERVE CAPITAL RESERVE

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REVENUES & EXPENSES

REVENUES
MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS GENERAL OFFERINGS TRUSTS & WILLS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS SPECIAL MINISTRIES REVENUES WORSHIP & CULTURE CONGREGATIONAL CARE YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH MISSIONS PRAYER AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION SERVICES TOTAL SPECIAL MINISTRIES REVENUES OTHER REVENUE GENEROSITY IM REVENUE INTEREST INCOME MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES MEMORIAL GARDEN TOTAL OTHER REVENUES TOTAL REVENUES 12-13 BUDGET $6,420,000 $78,500 $0 $0 $6,498,500 12-13 ACTUAL $6,300,371 $77,976 $0 $0 $6,378,346 13-14 BUDGET $6,344,576 $81,640 $0 $0 $6,426,216 $79,445 $10,104 $37,320 $704,490 $1,219,833 $21,000 $278,300 $2,350,492 $60,000 $0 $1,500 $0 $7,000 $68,500 $8,845,207

$7,400 $22,965 $10,000 $3,416 $17,000 $36,369 $783,716 $676,495 $1,291,499 $1,122,034 $0 $317 $279,478 $281,608 $2,389,093 $2,143,205 $0 $0 $0 $109,338 $1,500 $510 $9,500 $30,474 $9,800 $10,066 $20,800 $150,387 $8,908,393 $8,671,938

EXPENSES
SPECIAL MINISTRIES EXPENSES WORSHIP & CULTURE CONGREGATIONAL CARE YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH MISSIONS PRAYER AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION SERVICES TOTAL SPECIAL MINISTRIES EXPENSES OTHER EXPENSES IM PRINCIPAL & INTEREST RESERVES TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES TOTAL EXPENSES NET $1,211,103 $1,138,412 $1,337,223 $299,556 $259,813 $247,518 $815,594 $635,098 $757,102 $1,143,571 $1,097,597 $1,126,023 $1,741,499 $1,574,391 $1,634,258 $333,616 $188,187 $271,612 $2,981,653 $2,899,366 $3,034,532 $8,526,592 $7,792,864 $8,408,267 $256,800 $256,430 $311,940 $125,000 $125,000 $125,000 $381,800 $381,430 $436,940 $8,908,392 $1 $8,174,294 $8,845,207 $497,644 ($0)
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