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JULY 2020
251 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages, FL 32162,
352-259-9305
Visit our Website at FairwayCC.org
To Our Membership,
Greetings!
Just a short note to say we miss you and look forward to seeing
you again when our church resumes services, now tentatively
scheduled for August 1st and 2nd!!!!!!
Even though our services have been suspended, we have taken the
opportunity to use this time productively in anticipation of our
re-opening. Here are some of the things we have accomplished: we
have cleaned and waxed all the floors and we have cleaned all the
upholstery on our chairs and pews. We are very excited as we have
also upgraded our computer service and our Audio/Visual equipment.
In addition, we are making good progress in hiring two new
ministers as was previously announced.
More good news! As of June 1st, we only had four more payments
left on our current mortgage. Can you believe it? We have been so
blessed. Many thanks to all of you who have given so generously to
the building/mortgage fund. With your generosity, we have reduced
our original ten (10) year loan to five (5) years. What an amazing
God-lead accomplishment.
After we resume services, we plan to celebrate God’s blessing of
being mortgage free.
For anyone feeling led to continue to give toward future capital
needs we will set up an escrow account to hold those gifts.
God has blessed Fairway Christian Church with a loving, caring
and generous congregation and our mission remains today exactly
what it was on our first day:
Matthew 28:19-20
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold,
I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Blessings to each of you and your family,
Norm Liskey
Church Administrator/Elder
Memorial
Service for
Ruth Lowmaster
Will be held at Fairway on
Tuesday, July 14 at 11:00 am
With Interment at Florida
National Cemetery in
Bushnell following at
1:00 pm
Memorial
Service for
Bob Stansbury
Will be held at Fairway on
Thursday, July 2, 11:00 am
With Interment at Florida
National Cemetery in
Bushnell at a future date.
Memorial
Service for
Ron Glunt
Will be held at Fairway on
Friday, July 10 at 3:00 pm
With Interment at Florida
National Cemetery in
Bushnell being Friday,
July 10 at 11:30 am.
Memorial
Service for
Mike Earl
Will be held at Eisenhower
Recreation Center on Friday,
August 14 at 2:00 pm.
Interment at Florida National
Cemetery in Bushnell will be
Friday, August 14 at
11:00 am
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Ministry Staff INTERIM PREACHING MINISTER
Butch Gastfield
ASSOCIATE MINISTER Michael Coppock
ASSOCIATE MINISTER Bob Harris
CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR Norm Liskey
Office Staff ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
Allan McClure
FINANCIAL SECRETARY/TREASURER Pat Hudy
OFFICE MANAGER Leigh Ann Johnsey
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Jeanne Chairez
RECEPTIONIST Mary Fancher
MAINTENANCE/GROUNDS SUPERVISOR
Bob Naramore
ELDERS
Charlie Covey (Vice-Chairman) John Hall Harry Harris (Chairman)
Norm Liskey Ken Zarse
DEACONS
Richard Cammeron (Chairman) Michael Bolter Dan Lowmaster Mike
Ross Jerry Maddox George Downs Thomas Glapion Larry Lambert Bill
McAlister Harry Shaak Tom Ross Russ Bridges Bernie Gottozzi
FAIRWAY SCORE CARD June 2020 Averages
Offerings Received (5 Week avg.) $ 25,766.31
New Members since Jan. 2020 = 6
Ladies Precept Bible Study
We pray that the church will re-open soon, and are
planning for the Fall, when we will be presenting a
Precept study of “Acts”.
Perhaps you have hesitated to join a study, because you
heard that Precept included a lot of homework. Now,
we are delighted to have two (2) formats for you to
choose from:
the traditional Precept Upon Precept (PUP) - 5 hours
of homework per week, or
The new IN & OUT—the same material, with easier
and shorter homework.
For those who cannot get to Fairway, there will also be
a Zoom class. Both classes, Tuesday morning Zoom
and Tuesday afternoon at the Church, will include
discussion of the homework, a video, and will use both
formats.
TENTATIVE DATE:
TUESDAY, Sept. 8 thru Nov. 3 (for all Precept classes)
TIME:
1—3 pm (at Fairway) or 9—11 AM on Zoom
PLACE:
Fairway, Classrooms C-D
Sign up will begin Monday, July 6. Sign up sheet
will be in the church office or you can call the office at
352-259-9305 and we will sign up for you. When you
do sign up, please indicate which format (PUP or IN &
OUT) you choose.
Sign up by August 23 so books can be ordered. Be sure
to invite a friend!
For information contact:
Lula Reynolds
Lynn Kushmann
If you are interested in the Zoom option, you must
contact:
Pam Bushman by phone or email
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JULY BIRTHDAYS
1 Lynn Gaubatz
3 Georgia Beck
Judi Lyons
Robert Van Winkle
4 Paul Fagin
Harold Ritchie
Bob Kopp
Linda LaFrance
5 Eleanor Bussa
Janet Suttle
Donna Beishuizen
6 Nancy Bortone
Jon Wittig
Lon Gaumer
Richard Knutson
7 Bob Fletcher
Jerry Benware
8 Louise Greene
Sharon Starr
Diane Cadd
Nancy Stumpf
Dennis Black
9 Betty Walters
10 Jean Ann Stover
Shirley Green
Cheryl Vanderheiden
11 Doug Cates
Joy Didelot
Ken Zarse
Richard Grabowski
12 Joyce Daanen
Sheila Thornburg
Dave York
Kathy Kaminski
Bill Kelly
13 Phyllis Baker
Fred Holland
14 Carl Baker
Jim German
15 Cliff Lowrance
Jeannie Twaddell
Ron Bowen
Beverly Comer
Ellen Kempen
16 Ken Riffle
Roger Brown
Chuck Robinson
Jim Rossi
17 Bear Galliers
Curtis Ostrander
Shari Bedson
18 Gary Gray
Barbara Healy
Darlene Harbeck
Carl Wolff
19 Mandy Gastfield
Tom Kroener
Sam Cassara
21 George Downs
22 Bob Eaton
23 Sue Waller
Deb Miller
Richard Ziller
Paula J Smith
24 Bill Burke
Curtis Jones
Elmer Henderson
Bill Newcombe
Loretta Danford
25 Rosalie Bloomfield
Bob Crawford
Sherry Parsons
26 Gary Westfall
Moira Hutzler
Joyce Ricci Gilette
27 Faye Berry
Maryann Rockwell
Emilio Gonzalez
28 Pat Shaffer
Frank Sarver
Richard Pullen
29 Gary Thurmond
Terri Cranfill
30 Dorothy Imhoff
Donna Gall
Diane Blythe
Sue Jorg
Edith Glapion
AUG. BIRTHDAYS (First 7 days) 1 Ria Aniess
Joe Mankowski
2 Nancy Griffin
Mike Waters
Pam Trunca
3 Joan Miller
John Bales
Brad Hunt
Diane Jacobs
5 Ann Longley
Corina Slattery
6 Janice Harrington
Kaye Mowers
Lane Fentriss
Virginia Brown
7 BJ Liles
Ann Powers
Sue Eaton
Tom Aitken
Chris Ofstad
JULY ANNIVERSARIES 1 Patty &Wally Prost
Hugh & Louise Snow
2 Allen & Pam Elliff
Rob & Moira Hutzler
3 Phil & Jan Martin
Ed & Chris Martin
5 Mike & Deb Eberle
6 Gary & Barbara Thurmond
7 Jim & Cheryl
Vanderheiden
8 Ken & Sharon Zarse
11 Ron & Susan Stauffer
Bernie & Pat Gattozzi
12 Joe & Diane Boisvert
14 Larry & Karen Sanders
15 Bill & Margie Burke
Don & Sue Jorg
17 Marge & Bill Nims
Doug & Bette Kroh
18 Keith & Sandy Maffitt
19 Jim & Beverly Comer
20 Bruce* & Sheila Beehler
Don & Mary Royston
Chuck & Evelyn Hustig
21 Rick & Betty Jean Miles
22 Don & Dorothy Warren
23 Laura & Gale* Gleason- Knull
24 Richard and Margo Cammeron
26 David & Sherry Parsons
Buddy & Gail Appel
27 Maynard & LeArda Day
28 Dave & Sue Agnew
Carol & Gary Miner
Rick & Peggy McKinney
29 Thomas & Doris Glapion
31 Herb & Liz Lutz
AUG. ANNIVERSARIES (First 7 days) 2 Bob & Sharon Everett
3 Bob & Rose Jordan
5 Gail & Nell Still
6 Jim & Marilyn Ervin
7 John & Brenda Penn
Pickleball Courts are OPEN and the Fairway Christian Recreation
Ministry has courts reserved on the following days: MONDAY: 2-4 pm
at Moyer Rec. Center THURSDAY: 3-5 pm at Pimlico Rec. Center Jim
Meyer, Chairman of the Recreation Ministry, would like everyone to
know that the benches are back up to sit on; solution to spray the
pickleballs with is supplied along with the pickleballs. People are
still asked to bring their own drinks. (Water, Gatorade, etc.) The
Recreation Centers are open should anyone need to use the
restrooms. Hope to see you there!!
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Feed My Sheep 6 Year Anniversary
July 2014—June 2020
4,760 Meals 7,474 Soups
4,461 Deliveries 862 Members
Served
The monthly Elder’s meeting commenced at 9:00 a.m. on
Monday, June 15, 2020
Opening Meditation: Harry Har r is gave the opening
meditation.
Secretary Report: Minutes from the June 1st side bar
meeting were accepted by Charlie Covey, and seconded by
John Hall.
Financial Report: Norm repor ted that the live streaming
for the church is almost done. He also reported that we only
have four payments to go and we will soon have our mortgage
paid in full.
Minister’s Report: Minister s were approved to use the
church to have 5 or 6 memorials as soon as possible, with
the
same guidelines as Bob listed on his letter to the Grief
Share
folks.
New Business: Recommended opening date was August
1-2, 2020 for worship services, with the acknowledgement
that
the date may be reset if health reasons mandate it. Elders
voted to approve the recommended opening date, providing
further health conditions do not interfere.
Associate Minister of Involvement & Outreach job
description
was approved.
The elders & ministers have a meeting with Intentional
Church, Mark Montemayor and Mike Shelly on June 22nd,
2020 at 9 a.m.
Old Business: Regarding the hir ing of additional staff, one
gentleman was a possibility but he reconsidered. We will
continue our search.
Elders discussed the notes in the weekly connection points.
Charlie Covey, Harry Harris, Ken Zarse have volunteered for
this.
We are in need of an organist for our
traditional (10:30am) Sunday Service.
Prelude, communion, and postlude music
will be required, as well as accompanying
congregational singing. Please contact
Michael at [email protected] for an audition.
Help Needed
The Maintenance Department is looking for someone to
help in the upkeep of the Baptistery on a regular basis.
This would include: checking chemicals, cleaning, etc. If
you are interested in this volunteer position, please
contact
Bob Naramore, our Building Maintenance
Supervisor at the Church (352) 259-9305
or email the church at
[email protected]
John and Brenda Penn left on July 1st,
to close on their house in Naples.
Their Villages house has sold and they
are set to move out July 17th. They
would like to share their new address
with Fairway friends; 188 Lady Palm
Drive, Naples, FL 34104. Their phone
numbers remain the same. They miss
saying Good-bye to everyone but will be back now and then,
like for the Christmas Program they hope.
This pandemic we are all living through is so confusing. One
source tells us things are getting better, another source tells us
things are now getting worse. The same confusing information is
being disseminated by our media. Thankfully whatever we are told by
our government officials or the media we are so blessed to have one
constant, Our Lord and Savior is ALWAYS here for us. He tells us
not to worry. We know it is difficult but he tells through Matthew
6:34 "therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will
worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own". We
continue to pray for each of you every day, Please pray for us…
blessings, your Elders...
mailto:[email protected]
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CLOTHE-A-KID
A relational program that provides fam-
ilies with a loving experience as they shop
for back to school clothes.
If you would like to participate, you can drop off Kohl’s
gift cards, or a check made out to “Love In The Name
of Christ” at the receptionist office Mon.—Fri. 8:30 am
-1:00 pm during the weeks of 7/20—7/31. You can
also donate online at
https://www.loveincheartofflorida.org/clothe-a-kid.html
Ministry Hygiene Items
Needed
Love INC also has a ministry that collects
hygiene items to provide to local families in
need. Below is a list of items that you can bring
in to the receptionist office Mon.—Fri. 8:30
am—1:00 pm during the weeks of 7/20—7/31.
Adult Needs:
Children Needs:
Household/Misc.
Tooth Brushes Tooth Paste Deodorant Mouth Wash Body Wash—Women
Shaving Cream—Men Razors—Men & Women
Tampons—Reg/Sup/ Plus
Reg. Pads Panty Liners Hairspray Shampoo—Women Conditioner—Women
3-1 Shampoo—Men
Shampoo &/or 3-1 Hair Detangler Tooth Brushes Tooth
Paste
Combs/Brushes Hair Bands Pony Tail Holders
Clorox Laundry Detergent Dish Soap Hand Soap Bar Soap Toilet
Paper Paper Towels
Fabric Softener Sheets All Purpose Spray
Cleaner Denture Cleaner Fixodent Trash Bags
**Clothe-A-Kid and Ministry Hygiene Items
are separate ministry needs
Jesus on the 4th of July
We gather ‘round to celebrate on Independence Day Pay homage to
our country as the children run and
play.
With barbecues and picnics and fireworks in the air The flag we
own is proudly flown to show how much
we care.
The stars and stripes spell freedom; she waves upon the
breeze
While bursts of colors can be seen above the towering trees.
This is all quite wonderful, we revel in delight
But God above in divine love has brought this day to light.
With just a stroke of liberty, a touch of His great hand
He gave democracy to us and helped this country stand.
The stripes upon our stately flag were touched
by His sweet grace Each star of white that shines so bright
reflects His
loving face.
So as you turn to face the flag for battles that were fought
Be filled with pride for those who died and freedoms that were
bought.
But don’t forget to thank the One that gives the bright
display The reason why we paint the sky on Independence
Day.
In observance of the 4th of July
Holiday, our office will be closed on
Monday, July 6.
https://www.loveincheartofflorida.org/clothe-a-kid.htmlhttps://www.loveincheartofflorida.org/clothe-a-kid.html
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“Lord, teach me what you want to teach me.” Trials are tests
that authenticate our faith. They are painful, but they strengthen
us spiritually and build our character. Right now, America is
living through one of the greatest trials we have faced as a
nation. Every day the news head-lines about the coronavirus
pandemic seem to get worse, and fear and uncertainty are on the
rise. What can we learn as a nation and individually during this
time? In the Book of James, the half-brother of Jesus and the
leader of the church in Jerusalem writes, “Count it all joy, my
brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds” (James 1:2). God
is at work in our trials. He wants to grow our character and to
bless us in our season of adversity in these four ways: The
blessing of humility First, trials produce humility. That’s why
James called himself a servant. He writes in the opening, “James, a
servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ … ” (James 1:1). James
understood the challenges and difficulties that life throws at us.
He was the leader of the early church in Jerusalem during a time of
famine, hardship and political unrest, and according to church
tradition, he was martyred by a mob for his faith. His example is a
remarkable testimony of the humility and endurance with which we
should serve God and others in the face of adversity. Trials drive
us to our knees, and while it may be painful, it also may be
exactly where we need to be to find relief and answers to help us
through: on our knees in prayer.
The blessing of stability To be steadfast is to be immovable. It
means standing strong even under immense pressure. This is what
trials pro-duce in us. James writes, “Count it all joy, my brothers
(and sisters) when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know
that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness” (James
1:2-3). Remaining steadfast in trials is difficult because our
first reaction when we experience pain is to escape whatever is
causing it. But sometimes we need to do just the opposite. We need
to face our trials head-on until we have devel-oped the patience
and steadfastness that produces stability in our lives. God wants
to bring us to the place where we don’t fall apart when bad things
happen, so we aren’t crushed by a crisis in our lives. Then we will
be prepared for something better and greater in our lives than we
ever thought possible.
I genuinely believe that America will emerge out of this great
trial stronger than ever before. We have done it in the past (think
of the Great Depression, World War II or the Cold War), and with
God’s help, we can do it again. The blessing of maturity When my
grandson plays, things can get a little wild around the house. He
shouts and laughs and he has the great-est time. But if he’s still
behaving the same way 20 years from now, that’s a problem! You and
I want our kids and grandkids to grow up. God wants his kids to
grow up, too. But some of us aren’t growing — we keep making the
same mistakes in our relationships, finances and personal habits we
should have grown out of years ago. Sometimes trials are the needed
catalyst to wake us up and get us going. The steadfastness that we
develop during trials leads to maturity. As James writes, “And let
steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and
com-plete, lacking in nothing” (James 1:4). The blessing of clarity
God often uses our trials to clear our thinking. When we ask God
for wisdom, our eyes are opened to what he is do-ing in our life.
James writes, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who
gives generously to all without re-proach, and it will be given
him” (James 1:5). Now, we don’t always know why the trial is there
or even where it came from, but we do get perspective. How often
has adversity, be it illness, an accident, financial hardship or
another crisis, reminded you of what is most important in life?
Trials lift our eyes from the routine things in life we so often
waste our time on and help us see the things that truly matter,
such as family and faith. I’ve discovered that in life, pain is
inevitable but misery is optional. It’s up to us how we will
respond to trials when they come knocking at the door: Will we
choose to learn to experience the blessings they can teach us?
Praying for blessings from this trial, Michael Coppock
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Fairway Christian Church P.O. Box 271 Lady Lake, Florida
32158
IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS
It has been my great privilege to minister to and through
Fairway Christian Church for the past 11+ years. I must say that in
my almost 50 years in the ministry this congregation has truly been
the best church Ann and I have ever served. We love every one of
you and you remain in our prayers. As most of you know my recent
health condition has forced me to retire earlier than I expected.
During the past 6 months you folks have been showering us with your
generous outpouring of love, and Ann and I are humbly grateful. As
a result of your faithful prayers to God, my condition has greatly
improved. I am grateful that I have been able to share communion
meditations and a Bible Study through our church website during the
month of June. I also wish to express my gratitude for the elders
and the ministry staff here who have effectively led this
congregation through the challenging months of the Coronavirus
pandemic. In 2008 Ann and I stepped out in faith and followed the
Lord’s leading to this community and this loving fellowship of
believers. Through the years we have witnessed many commitments of
people to Jesus Christ. Several of you have found a significant
relationship to the Lord and to one another. And we count it an
honor to be a part of your lives. Now the Lord has providentially
opened up a door of opportunity for us, and sadly we will be
leaving Fairway, in order to be closer to our kids and grandkids in
Georgia. This certainly came unexpectedly, but the Lord has truly
orchestrated it all, and we give Him thanks for His faithfulness to
us. We continue to covet your prayers and trust the Lord to guide
our future steps. May God richly bless you, as you continue to keep
the faith and use your talents to serve the Lord and this
community. As the Apostle Paul wrote: “He who began a good work in
you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
(Philippians 1:6 NIV) Your Partner in Ministry, Mark
