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Please take a moment to watch this Worship Service. Let us Worship the Lord!

🛍️ Don’t Miss the SERVV Market at Our Rummage Sale! 🛍️

🗓️ Dates: Friday, August 23rd & Saturday, August 24th
📍 Location: Church Grounds

🎁 What is the SERVV Market?
The SERVV Market offers a variety of unique, handcrafted items from artisans around the world. Every purchase helps support these talented individuals and their communities, making your gifts extra special and meaningful.

🛒 Shop for one-of-a-kind items that make great gifts and support a wonderful cause!

✨Join Us for a Special Bible Study!✨

🗓️ Date: Every Sunday starting Sunday, August 4th
🕑 Time: 2:00 p.m.
⛪️Location: Fellowship Hall

📖 Kim Moran will lead a Bible Study using the videos of The Chosen series, exploring the life of Christ through the eyes of His disciples.

🥤 Light refreshments will be provided.

👫 BRING A FRIEND!

We look forward to seeing you there! 🌟

📢 School Supplies Request for Kim Moran and Deb Cahoon📢

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we are requesting donations of school supplies for Kim Moran and Deb Cahoon. Your generous contributions will help support their classrooms and students. The items needed are:

• Kleenex
• Lysol wipes
• Paper towels
• Post-it notes (3 x 3)
• Black Sharpie markers
• Crayola color pencils/markers
• Bic ink pens (black/blue)
• Gift cards to Walmart, Sam’s, and Office Depot

Thank you for your support and generosity! 🙏

Blessings,
FPCFWB

**Special Note: It is preferred for Music Director to play piano and direct the choir. If Music Director is able to play the piano and direct the choir the wage range would be higher. **

Position Name: Church Music Director/Organist/Pianist for First Presbyterian Church of Fort Walton Beach (FPCFWB)

Employment Status: Part-Time (PT)

Work Hours: Varies

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Church Music Director to lead our music ministry and enhance our worship services through musical excellence and spiritual enrichment. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to worship, a passion for music, and the ability to lead and inspire both musicians and congregants.

This position is accountable to the Pastor and the Session through the Worship Committee. Meaningful work within a supportive church community committed to spiritual growth and service.

Join our team and play a vital role in leading our congregation in worship through the transformative power of music. Apply today and bring your passion for music and ministry to our church community!

Qualifications:

Strong personal faith and a commitment to Christian worship and ministry.

Bachelor’s degree in music, music education, or a related field.

Proven experience in church music leadership, including conducting choirs and ensembles.

Proficiency in vocal and instrumental music, with the ability to teach and mentor musicians of varying skill levels.

Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clergy, staff, and volunteers.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate rehearsals and worship services.

Proven experience directing a traditional Church Choir or similar role in a professional setting.

Play Piano and Organ

Punctual

Provide at least three references

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with a variety of musical styles and traditions within Christian worship.

Familiarity with traditional hymnody as well as contemporary Christian music.

Experience with music technology and sound systems used in worship settings.

Demonstrated ability to adapt music ministry to diverse congregational preferences and worship styles.

Skills:

Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire a team of musicians towards a common goal.

Educate: Skilled in educating musicians on musical techniques, styles, and performance expectations.

Job Responsibilities:

Be prompt, prepared, and play for all regular/special worship services and rehearsals

Lead rehearsals effectively, ensuring preparedness and unity among musicians.

Be willing to schedule for rehearsal with soloists

Select appropriate music repertoire in collaboration with the clergy, taking into account liturgical seasons, sermon themes, and the overall worship experience.

Plan and give schedules of music to be performed and performance dates well in advance to choir members and the office administrator for publication in the Bulletin

Arrange for a replacement when planning to be absent/advise Office Administrator

Submit articles for the church newsletter featuring musical themes

Other duties as requested by the Pastor and/or Worship Committee, including attending Worship Committee meetings.

Salary: Depends on Experience (DOE) and education.

Job Type: Part-Time (PT)

Pay: $24,000.00 – $26,000.00 per year

Education: Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Ability to Commute: Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (Required)

Ability to Relocate: Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

📣Declutter for a Cause!📣

Do you have old books, games, jewelry, china, crystal, collectibles, tools, electronics, pottery, household items, medical supplies, or excess furniture gathering dust? These things just add clutter to your home!

🧹NOW is the time to clean out your closets, garage, and spare room.🧹

Bring your items to the church for our rummage sale and give your home a fresh look. The money raised will go towards helping families in need.

Prep Day: Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 – We need lots of help to organize the treasures!

Rummage Sale: Friday, August 23rd through Saturday, August 24th, 2024, starting at 8:00 a.m.

Come by and check out the wide variety of items for sale. You don’t want to miss out on this amazing sale!

🌟Declutter your home and make a difference! 🌟

This July, our church will be collecting new twin-sized sheets and comforters in bright colors or patterns to support A Bed 4 Me Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. Their mission is to ensure that children have a place of their own to sleep each night. 🛏️

We recognize the critical role of sleep in a child’s development, health, academic performance, and self-esteem. A Bed 4 Me Foundation qualifies each child and provides a bedding kit at no cost to the families, serving children ages 2-18 from low to middle-income families within the Okaloosa and Walton County area.

By donating, you help address this essential need because every child deserves a bed. Thank you for your generosity and support! 🙏💖

For more information about A Bed 4 Me Foundation, please visit: https://abed4me.org.

Please continue to give tithes and offerings. There is still a need to keep facilities running, bills paid, and staff compensation as they work from home and the Church Office.

We encourage everyone to give using the online giving option. To learn more about online giving please click on the Give Now from the above menu or by clicking on the the following link: Give Now

1st Sunday:

• Worship with The Lord’s Supper
• Collection of Non-Perishable Food Items for Sharing and Caring Food Bank

1st Tuesday:

Joy Circle Meets at 9:45 a.m.

1st Tuesday / Thursday (September – May):

• Presbyterian Women’s (PW) Circles (see calender for specific times and meeting places)

1st Thursday:

• Fellowship Committee meets from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Shalom meets from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

3rd Tuesday:

PW Birthday Luncheon: Monthly birthday’s are celebrated together at different local restaurants

Sunday:

• 8:45-9:45 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages (Christian Education Building “F1”)
• 8:45-9:45 a.m. – Adult Choir Practice (Holbrook Hall “H2,3”)
• 10:00 a.m. – Worship (Sanctuary “S1)
• 11:15 a.m. – Friendship Time with light refreshments (“F1,2”)

Tuesday:

• 9:45 a.m. – Joy Circle (First Tuesday)

Wednesday

• 12:30 p.m. – Cookie Baking to Distribute to Local Hunger Programs

Thursday:

• 1:30 p.m. – Prayer Group in the Church Library (First Thursday)
• 2:00 p.m. – Fellowship Circle (First Thursday)